CONGRESSMAN JIM HIMES

Representing the 4th District of Connecticut

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November 29, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC—With the President’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform scheduled to send recommendations to Congress this coming Wednesday, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement.
 

November 18, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) has been recognized by The Century Council, a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers, for his outstanding commitment to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking.  Congressman Himes was one of 16 Members of Congress to be honored for his ongoing dedication.

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October 20, 2010

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The WorkPlace, Inc., was joined today by Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) to honor the first class of graduates in their Green-Up Bridgeport initiative.  Funding for this initiative was made possible by a $4 million grant through the U.S.

October 20, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined Vietnam War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Paul Bucha in presenting Bronze Stars, and other service medals, to Bridgeport veterans Sergeant Donald F. Dean and Army Sergeant Harry Ruderman.  Both men have waited decades to receive their medals. 

October 16, 2010

"I am  deeply  disappointed that today my constituents can no longer see Fox 5 and MY9, including Major League Baseball playoff games and the NY Giants football game.  It is imperative that the parties immediately restore the programming to consumers and submit to binding arbitration.  I call on the Federal Communications Commission, as the federal agency charged with protecting the interest of

October 15, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch to announce two major federal grants to support livable and sustainable communities in Bridgeport. 

October 15, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC – Members of Connecticut’s House delegation, Joe Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3),  Jim Himes (CT-4) and Chris Murphy (CT-5), today sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging her to schedule a vote on the Seniors Protection Act, H.R. 5987.

October 13, 2010

BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch today announced a $5,370,855 grant award to the Southwest Community Health Center (SWCHC) to expand its services to low-income families in greater Bridgeport.  The funds were made available as part of the new health reform law.
 

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