In the recent Dow Jones article "House Democratic Group Leaders Indicate Willingness to Deal on Debt Ceiling," Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) reiterates his call for a clean vote to raise the nation's...
Himes Continues to Push for Clean Vote on Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, DC—In response to reports this week that House Speaker John Boehner may not even hold a vote on whether to raise the nation's debt ceiling, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) reiterated his...
Himes Statement on Libya
WASHINGTON, DC--Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on the situation in Libya."Like many, I was relieved that massacres have been averted in Libya, and once again thrilled...
Himes Statement on New Small Biz Loan Support
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Treasury's approval of Connecticut's State Small Business Credit Initiative...
Himes & Finch Say EPA Help Critical to Economic Development, Job Growth
BRIDGEPORT, CT—In recognition of Earth Day, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch today toured three Bridgeport brownfields in various stages of revitalization. The tour...
Himes Statement on Debt Ceiling
Congressman Jim Himes released the following statement regarding predictions by the Secretary of the Treasury that the United States will likely reach its debt ceiling by May 16, 2011."Holding the...
Himes Statement on Standard and Poor’s Announcement
Rep. Himes released the following statement regarding the S&P's announcement it will cut its U.S. ratings outlook to negative."S&P's announcement today should serve as a wake-up call to...
Himes Votes Against Dangerous GOP Budget, Wants Plan Like Simpson-Bowles
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) opposed the budget presented by the House Majority today and, instead, supported an alternative proposal that would protect and reform Medicare and...
Himes Statement on Passage of FY2011 CR
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the Fiscal Year 2011 Continuing Appropriations Act."Although the cuts in the CR are painful, I'm pleased...
Himes Statement on Equal Pay Day
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in recognition of Equal Pay Day."Equal Pay Day reminds us that women are still relatively underpaid for the important...