WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement regarding recent developments in the situation in the Middle East:"Israel is our good friend and our only long term ally...
CT Awarded Individual Disaster Assistanc
WASHINGTON—Senators Chris Dodd, Joe Lieberman and the entire Connecticut congressional delegation announced Saturday that...
Himes Continues Record of Fiscal Responsibility with Vote against $115 Billion Democratic Spending Plan
WASHINGTON, DC— As part of a commitment to begin reducing overall federal spending, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today voted against a $115 billion Democratic spending bill that largely expands...
Checks to seniors with high drug bills out earlier
An article released by the Associated Press this evening announced that seniors in who are in the Medicare prescription drug "donut hole" will receive their checks sooner than expected."Helping...
Himes Pushes Democratic Leadership to Budget before Approving Spending
A letter sent by Rep. Jim Himes (CT-4) and four of his freshman colleagues to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this past Friday was the subject of the article "Freshman House Dems Push Their Leaders to...
Himes’ Government Reform Plan Helps Restore Accountability, Transparency to Congress
NORWALK, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) outlined today at a press conference in Norwalk a set of priorities to restore accountability and transparency to the United States Congress. The plan he...
Himes Outlines More Good News for Small Businesses on Health Care Reform Tax Credits
Washington, DC — Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced new guidance from the IRS now available to assist small businesses interested in applying for health care tax credits. Connecticut IRS offices...
Fairfield Student Wins 4th District Congressional Art Competition
Bridgeport, CT -At an art show at Housatonic Community College this evening, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced that Sarah Hafey of Fairfield is the first place winner of this year's 4th...
Himes Meets with Military Academy Nominees & their Families
WASHINGTON, DC -This weekend Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) met with local students he nominated who will attend United States Service Academies this fall. The students and their families joined him...
Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation Joins President Obama in Congratulating the UConn Women’s Basketball Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT), Joe Lieberman (ID-CT), and the Connecticut Congressional delegation joined President Barack Obama today to honor the UConn Women's Basketball Team for...