WASHINGTON, DC—Connecticut's congressional delegation is supporting thousands of United Technologies Corporation (UTC) workers facing imminent furlough because of the government shutdown. Earlier...
Himes Statement on Possible Sikorsky Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in reaction to news that, if the government shutdown continues until Monday, over one thousand Sikorsky workers will be...
Himes Statement on Bridgeport Head Start Closures Stemming from Government Shutdown
Himes Statement on Bridgeport Head Start Closures Stemming from Government ShutdownCalls on Irresponsible Tea Party to Reopen GovernmentWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the...
Himes Statement on Ongoing Effects of Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the shutdown of the United States Government and its ongoing effects on his constituents."As my constituents...
Himes Reminds Constituents Affordable Health Insurance Options Begin Today
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes reminded constituents that millions of Americans will now have access to affordable, quality health insurance as Access Health CT opens in Connecticut today,...
Himes Statement on Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the shutdown of the United States Government. House Republicans continue to insist on holding the government...
Himes Statement on House Majority Threats to Hold Debt Limit Hostage to Health Care Delay
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding threats from the House Majority that they will tie efforts to raise the nation's debt limit to a delay or defunding of health...
Himes Statement on State Bond Commission Approving $31 Million for Steel Point Development
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to Connecticut State Bond Commission approval of a $22 million tax incremental financing package and a...
Himes Announces $196,601 Research Grant for Trumbull Small Business
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced a $196,601 grant today for Trumbull-based small business ZetrOZ to invest in its new product, the world's smallest ultrasound pain therapy...
Himes, House Democrats Send Letter to President Obama Supporting Clean Increase in Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined 185 House Democrats in sending a letter to President Barack Obama stating their support for a clean debt ceiling increase that ensures the...