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  • Jim Writes Letter in Support of High Speed RailU.S. Rep. Himes is one of 20 federal legislators from New England that signed a letter in support of an application submitted by Connecticut, in partnership with Massachusetts and Vermont, requesting $220 million in federal high-speed intercity passenger rail funds.
    Easton Courier (08/12/10) more
  • Women for Himes Event at Sherman GreenU.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4, gearing up for the home stretch of his re-election campaign against state Sen. Dan Debicella, R-Shelton, on Thursday reached out to female voters during a stop at Fairfield's Sherman Green for a rally with an advocacy group, Women for Himes.
    Fairfield Citizen (08/12/10) more
  • Jim Visits Local Businesses in RidgefieldThough he's running for a second term in U.S. Congress, talk turned to the state governor's race on Friday afternoon as U.S. Rep. Jim Himes toured local businesses with First Selectman Rudy Marconi.
    Ridgefield Patch (08/09/10) more
  • Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act Signed Into LawA new law to protect passengers, driven in part by the death of a Greenwich resident while on a cruise five years ago, became law Tuesday.
    Connecticut Post (07/28/10) more
  • 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.
    Westport Patch (07/25/10) more
  • Jim Celebrates Peruviam Independence Day in BridgeportBRIDGEPORT -- About 50 members of the Peruvian community celebrated the 189th anniversary of their country's independence with song, dance and food outside City Hall Saturday afternoon. Mayor Bill Finch declared it Peruvian Day in the Park City as the Peruvian flag was raised above city hall.
    Connecticut Post (07/24/10) 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
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