I had the honor of attending the annual observance of Colombian Independence Day and the flag-raising ceremony held in Stamford this past Sunday. For 201 years, Colombians around the world have...
This Week in Congress: 7/25
This week, the House plans to consider three pieces of legislation: appropriations for the Department of Interior and environmental agencies, the North American-Made Energy Security Act, and the...
Himes, New Dems: We Need a Comprehensive Solution for Deficit Reduction
Washington, D.C. - Today, the New Democrat Coalition, led by Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-7), and Vice-Chairs Representative Jim Himes (CT-4), Representative Ron Kind (WI-3), Representative Rick...
Himes, New Dems: We Need a Comprehensive Solution for Deficit Reduction
Washington, D.C. - Today, the New Democrat Coalition, led by Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-7), and Vice-Chairs Representative Jim Himes (CT-4), Representative Ron Kind (WI-3), Representative Rick...
In Case You Missed It: Bloomberg: Financial system safer because of Dodd-Frank
Closing in on the one-year anniversary of President Obama signing the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) into law, Bloomberg News highlights the positive impact the new law...
Bridgeport Fire Department awarded $120,000 Fire Grant
WASHINGTON—Connecticut Senators Joe Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Jim Himes announced Thursday that the Bridgeport Fire Department will receive $120,515 from the U.S. Department...
Bridgeport Fire Department awarded $120,000 Fire Grant
WASHINGTON—Connecticut Senators Joe Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Jim Himes announced Thursday that the Bridgeport Fire Department will receive $120,515 from the U.S. Department...
In Case You Missed It: GOP politicking likely to cause lost jobs, missed Social Security checks
As discussions regarding a deal to raise the nation's debt limit continue, GOP politicking has prevented the talks from moving forward. Every day progress toward a compromise stalls, the United...
The WorkPlace, Inc. Receives EPA Job Training Grant
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $299,075 environmental workforce development and job training grant to The WorkPlace, Inc. in Bridgeport. This grant will help The WorkPlace...
School-based health centers in Greenwich and Bridgeport receive HHS funds
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced awards to three school-based health center programs in the Fourth District. Family Centers, Inc. in Greenwich will receive $150,524,...