The AP reports that the Connecticut State University System has launched a nanotechnology graduate program, which will be offered at Southern Connecticut State University this summer and Central,...
This Week in Congress: 7/11
This week, the House plans to consider five pieces of legislation: the Energy and Water Appropriations Act, Flood Insurance Reform Act, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, a resolution...
Honoring Cadet Colonel Collins
Last Thursday, I had the honor of presenting the Civil Air Patrol's highest cadet honor, the General Carl Spaatz award, to Cadet Colonel Andrew Collins of Easton. Cadet Colonel Collins'...
On 45th Anniversary of the Program, Himes Continues to Protect Medicare
WASHINGTON - As Medicare celebrates its 45th anniversary tomorrow, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) is renewing his pledge to protect Medicare from any plan that would hinder seniors' ability to access...
On 45th Anniversary of the Program, Himes Continues to Protect Medicare
WASHINGTON - As Medicare celebrates its 45th anniversary tomorrow, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) is renewing his pledge to protect Medicare from any plan that would hinder seniors' ability to access...
GOP Voucher Plan Would Deny Medicare to 530,000 in Fourth District
WASHINGTON - Congressional Republicans' plan to replace Medicare with a voucher system could have dire consequences for Medicare patients in the Fourth District, according to a new analysis by the...
GOP Voucher Plan Would Deny Medicare to 530,000 in Fourth District
WASHINGTON - Congressional Republicans' plan to replace Medicare with a voucher system could have dire consequences for Medicare patients in the Fourth District, according to a new analysis by the...
Himes Records Video for “It Gets Better” LGBT Youth Campaign
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has recorded a video for the "It Gets Better" campaign. In his video message to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, Himes tells them that...
Himes Records Video for “It Gets Better” LGBT Youth Campaign
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has recorded a video for the "It Gets Better" campaign. In his video message to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, Himes tells them that...
It Gets Better
I have recently added my voice to the "It Gets Better" Project, a collection of over 10,000 video messages to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. In my video, I tell LGBT kids -...