WASHINGTON - The Connecticut Congressional delegation Monday thanked President Obama, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate for declaring an...
Himes, Garrett to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect U.S. Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressmen Jim Himes (CT-4) and Scott Garrett (NJ-5), Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, will introduce Monday...
Himes, Local Officials Urge Residents to Apply for Irene Disaster Assistance by Thursday
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration, and Norwalk Fire Chief Denis McCarthy, the leader...
This Week in Congress: October 31, 2011
This week, the House will consider 9 bills, ranging from veterans compensation to financial services. This includes Rep. Himes' bill, H.R. 1965, which would make it easier for community banks to...
CT Delegation Statement in Support of Malloy Request for Federal Disaster Declaration
(Hartford, CT) -- The Connecticut Congressional delegation today released a statement in support of Governor Dannel P. Malloy's request to President Barack Obama for a federal emergency declaration...
Mayor Finch, Chief Gaudett Swear in 24 New Police Officers
Twenty-four new officers joined the ranks of the Bridgeport Police Department during ceremonies held in City Council Chambers Friday evening.The class, the 34th to graduate from the Bridgeport...
Himes, Pavia, Officials to Hold Press Conference Urging Residents to Heed Nov. 3 FEMA Deadline
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a press conference with Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Association and the Small Business...
Connecticut Seniors Continue to Benefit from Affordable Care Act
With the Medicare Open Enrollment Period well underway, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a report highlighting how Connecticut seniors are benefiting from Medicare...
New Report Highlights Need to Invest in Transportation
This week, Transportation for America released a report that highlights the growing dangers and opportunities associated with Connecticut's aging transportation infrastructure. The report found that...
First Black Marines Honored with Congressional Gold Medal
On June 25, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an Executive Order to allow the first African Americans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps. These first black Marines were trained at Camp...