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...
Connecticut Delegation Announces Release of LIHEAP Funds
(Hartford, CT) - The Connecticut Congressional Delegation today announced the release of more than $19 million in additional support from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to...
Himes, Senators to Host Hearing on Norwalk Social Security Office Closure
NORWALK, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Senator Richard Blumenthal will host a public hearing on Thursday morning to provide residents currently served by the Norwalk Social Security office an...
This Week in Congress: January 17, 2012
This week marks the beginning of the second session of the 112th Congress. The House will consider two bills this week, including installing a new Sergeant-at-Arms and the nation's debt...
Himes, Murphy, WorkPlace Discuss Solutions to Jobs Crisis
BRIDGEPORT, CT— Congressmen Jim Himes (CT-4) and Chris Murphy (CT-5) joined The WorkPlace in Bridgeport on Thursday for a roundtable to discuss America's jobs crisis and solutions to assist the...
Lieberman, Blumenthal, Himes Protest Slated Closure of Norwalk Social Security Office
WASHINTON, DC - Senator Joseph Lieberman (ID-CT), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) today sent a letter to Michael Astrue, the Commissioner of the Social Security...