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...
This Week in Congress: September 12, 2011
This week, the House will consider eight bills: a bill relating to mass killings, a bill to extend the appeal filing deadline for U.S. employees, a bill to protect judicial officers and employees...
Himes Launches PSA Campaign to Share Disaster Assistance Info
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has released a Public Service Announcement reminding constituents of the upcoming November 3 deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance in...
Himes Says New Report Highlights Need to Invest in Transportation
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today called attention to a report from Transportation for America that highlights the growing dangers and opportunities associated with...
West Haven, Hartford Receive VA Innovation Funds
West Haven and Hartford have been selected to receive funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Employee Innovation Competition. The innovations were the result of a contest in which VA...
Himes Applauds First Social Security Increase in Two Years
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) welcomed today's news that Social Security recipients will receive their first cost-of-living increase in two years. The increase is expected to...