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• 100 Days Events: Westport Block PartyCongressman Jim Himes (CT-4) stopped by Westport Saturday on his seven-town tour to mark 100 days to Election Day.
  (07/25/10) more
• Jim Sets the Record StraightWhen it comes to getting re-elected, Congressman Jim Himes said he wants to separate rhetoric from reality.
  (07/23/10) more
• Fixing an outclassed, undermined and outmoded system (Op-Ed by Jim Himes)Americans paid an enormous price for the financial meltdown: 8 million jobs lost, $17 trillion in savings gone, and faith in the system obliterated.
  Connecticut Post (07/16/10) more
• Himes Pushes Senate to Vote for Financial ReformRep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) told reporters Monday that the Senate must vote “yes” this week on its recently reconciled financial reform bill.
  Talk Media News (07/12/10) more
• Himes Visits Small Businesses in the 4th DistrictCongressman Jim Himes visited local small businesses in Stamford on Thursday as part of his three-city, two-day business walk.
  Norwalk Hour (07/09/10) more
• Stamford Gets $16 Million Grant for TransitwaySTAMFORD -- In a sign of support for one of the city's key transportation initiatives, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday that Stamford will receive $16 million for the second phase of the Urban Transitway.
  Stamford Advocate (07/08/10) more
• Himes Tells Businesses to Monitor and Report Tornado DamageBRIDGEPORT -- Touring the devastation still evident from the tornado that smashed windows, tore off roofs and toppled trees through downtown and the East Side on June 24, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., on Tuesday urged businesses to keep track of their losses.
  
  Connecticut Post (07/06/10) more
• Dodd to Get Bridgeport Federal Disaster MoneyBRIDGEPORT -- U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd pledged Monday to work to help Bridgeport get federal disaster money to reimburse the city for most of the damage wrought last month by a tornado.
  Connecticut Post (07/05/10) more
• New Website Helps Americans Understand Health ReformCongressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today of the launch of HealthCare.gov
  Wilton Bulletin (07/01/10) more
• House Looks into Anthem IncreasesThe state’s delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives is asking Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas Sullivan to review his department’s approval of rate increases on Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
  New Haven Register (06/30/10) more
• Himes and Fellow Congressman to Introduce the Gulf Coast Restoration ActA Gulf Coast Community Conservation Corps akin to the public works programs of the Depression era could spring into life to help clean up the massive Gulf Coast oil spill and help those who've been hurt by the disaster.
  The Norwalk Hour (06/26/10) more
• Jim Visits Bridgeport After Tornado with Mayor Bill Finch and Senator Joe LiebermanAs National Weather Service experts confirmed that the massive storm that struck the region Thursday touched down as a tornado, tranquil sunshine beamed on a slew of cleanup efforts, as workers tried to assess damage, open roads and restore power to thousands still in the dark.
  Connecticut Post (06/25/10) more
• Young Entrepreneur, David Conway, Receives $5,000 ScholarshipMost small business owners are good with money because they have to be. It just so happens that David Conway is exceptionally good with it.
  Wilton Patch (06/25/10) more
• Himes Speaks on the Importance of Education for the Nation’s FutureAlleviating some of the financial burdens of the state and federal government comes down to a number, according to U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4 -- the $40,000 it costs for a year of college or the $40,000 it costs to keep someone incarcerated for the same amount of time.
  
  Stamford Advocate (06/21/10) more
• Jim Holds Conference Call with Constituents In an inarguably tough election year for Democrats, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes presented his report card on President Barack Obama to a handful of his 4th District constituents Tuesday evening.

   

  Connecticut News Junkie (06/16/10) more
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