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The New Website is Up!
For those of you who had been wondering when the website would be officially updated, it is now complete!
Himes Helps Pass Campaign Finance Disclosure Bill
Jim Himes voted last week for increased transparency and disclosure of campaign financing, as the House passed the DISCLOSE Act to help keep big corporations and special interests from influencing the outcome of federal elections with a flood of undisclosed money for campaign ads.
Big Boost for Small Businesses
Two key measures to increase the flow of credit and investment to small businesses passed the House of Representatives last week with the support of Congressman Jim Himes.
Cleaning Up the Gulf and Our Energy Policy Too
Expressing his frustration with the ongoing oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, Jim sent out this message in a campaign email earlier this week, citing the urgent need to not only clean up the Gulf but to chart a course toward a safe clean energy future.
Bringing Higher Standards of Accountability to Congress
Jim Himes is advancing an array of reforms to bring greater transparency and accountability to Congress. The Greenwich Time recently reported on one important component of Jim's reform initiative.
Himes Advances Common Sense Campaign Finance Reforms
As part of his continuing efforts to change business as usual in Washington, and strengthen fairness and transparency in the electoral system, Jim Himes is working to pass the Disclose Act to counter the effect of the Citizens United Supreme Court decision earlier this year.
Honoring our core values
As we approach Memorial Day and honor those who have given their lives in devoted service to our country, I think it's worth thinking about what it means for someone to raise their hand and say, effectively, "I will die for you. I will die for the values and ideas that undergird this nation." Seems to me, there's no reply other than "Thank you". And even that feels inadequate.
Wall Street Reform Passes the Senate
On a vote of 59 to 39, the Senate passed its financial regulatory reform bill last night, marking a major step toward restoring accountability on Wall Street and protecting the American economy and consumers.
Is the Conventional Wisdom Really Unwise?
In the special Congressional election in PA-12, the only district in the nation that was won by John Kerry in 2004 and then carried by John McCain in 2008, the conventional wisdom held that it would likely be close but that Republicans expected a win.
Himes Meets Students to Attend U.S. Service Academies
This past weekend Jim Himes took time to meet with seven local students he had nominated to attend U.S. Service Academies this coming fall. The students and their families joined Jim for lunch at the Westport VFW on Saturday. “These students are making a brave commitment to service and a smart commitment to their education,” Jim said. “Congratulations to these future leaders on a bright future.”