A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released today finds that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is working to "create jobs and drive economic growth."At the time of...
Himes Expresses Condolences for Chile Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement expressing condolences for the victims of the earthquake in Chile this past weekend:"My thoughts and prayers are with the...
Rep. Himes Congratulates Constituents for Olympic Achievement
WASHINGTON, D.C.—As the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver came to a close yesterday, Congressman Jim Himes(CT-4) issued the following statement congratulating two Olympians from Connecticut's...
Himes Announces Stamford, Norwalk Congress on Your Corner Events on March 6
STAMFORD, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold two informal gatherings, one in Stamford and one in Norwalk, to gather input from constituents on March 6th. Residents are encouraged to drop by...
Senate Inaction Holds Up Emergency Health Care, Unemployment Assistance, Transportation Funding
WASHINGTON, DC - Just as the U.S. House of Representatives passed emergency legislation to extend critical benefits to out-of-work Americans struggling to put food on the table, stay in their homes,...
Himes Votes to Restore Competition, Fairness in Health Insurance Markets in
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass legislation today that will ensure American consumers get real choice and a fair deal when purchasing health insurance. The Health Insurance...
Himes Announces New Credit Card Protections Start Monday
WASHINGTON, DC—Monday, new, common-sense rules will go into effect that protect credit card holders from a wide range of unfair practices, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) reminded constituents today....
Himes Says HHS Report Highlights Urgency of Health Care Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement in response to a report by the Department of Health and Human Services released today examining recent increases in...
Himes, Flatto Announce Recovery Act to Fund Energy Audits and Efficiency Upgrades for Fairfield Homeowners
FAIRFIELD, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Fairfield First Selectman Ken Flatto joined The United Illuminating Company at a press conference today to outline a new Recovery Act program that...
One Year In, the Recovery Act is Creating and One Year In, the Recovery Act is Creating and Saving Jobs in Fairfield County
WASHINGTON, DC - One year ago today, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law, the first of many essential steps Congress has taken to start turning around the...