WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Senators Joseph Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal continued their effort this week to convince the Social Security Administration (SSA) to reverse its...
Affordable Care Act Benefits Seniors on Medicare Advantage
Since passage of the Affordable Care Act, premiums have gone down and enrollment has gone up in the Medicare Advantage program. According to an announcement today by the Centers for Medicare and...
HUD Announces Rule Prohibiting Discrimination Against LGBT People in Federal Housing
Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new rule to ensure equal access to federally assisted housing for all Americans regardless of their sexual orientation or...
New Medicaid Proposals Save States and Taxpayers Billions
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new rules that will help states and taxpayers save an estimated $17.7 billion over the next five years on prescription drugs bought...
This Week in Congress: January 30, 2012
This week, the House will consider seven bills, ranging from aviation to healthcare.Legislation under consideration this week includes:Motion to go to Conference on the FAA Air Transportation...
Himes, Blumenthal, Lieberman Urge SSA to Delay Norwalk Office Closure
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Senators Joseph Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter this week urging the Social Security Administration to delay the closing of the Norwalk...
Himes Statement on Resignation of Giffords
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement regarding the decision of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8) to resign from Congress:"We will deeply miss the service...
Himes Statement on State of the Union
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement on President Obama's State of the Union address this evening:"I was pleased by two things the President said tonight and one thing he did....
This Week in Congress: January 23, 2012
This week, the president will deliver the State of the Union to a joint session of Congress. The House is also set to consider the following seven pieces of legislation.Rota Cultural and...
Himes, NCC Students and Local Vets’ Organizations Hold Veterans’ History Project Workshop
One of the favorite parts of my job is working with my colleagues and constituents on initiatives that honor and give thanks to our war veterans. There are few better ways to recognize our war...