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- Himes’ Fiscal Responsibility During Congressional Foreign Travel
Last week the US House of Representatives changed the rules for how members of the House can use per diem money given to them for trips they take abroad.
WSHU (NPR) (05/17/10) more - Himes Voices Concern About Petty Cash System
They don't call it petty cash for nothing.
U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., found that out when he tried to return $400 in unspent petty cash from a December trip to Afghanistan he took with several fellow members of House Homeland Security Committee.Greenwich Time (05/17/10) more - Himes Speaks at Wilton Democratic Town Committee’s Annual Spring Breakfast
Rep. Jim Himes (D-4th) said when he first addressed the DTC at their breakfast in 2008, those in attendance likely asked themselves, “Who is this guy who thinks he can beat Chris Shays?”
Wilton Bulletin (05/17/10) more - Himes Gets Party Nomination for Second Term
Eying what could be a tough re-election fight, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for a second term Monday night and laid out his priorities for Congress beyond November.
Darien Times (05/12/10) more - Himes Nominated by Acclamation
Democrat Jim Himes was nominated by acclamation Monday night to run for a second term as U.S. Congressman from the Fourth District.
Fairfield Minuteman (05/12/10) more - Himes Calls Constituent for Their Perspective
To the Editor:
I, like a lot of people, am frustrated with the current situation regarding bank failures, health insurance, increased taxes and other challenges that make our life a little harder each day. So, a short while ago, I wrote to our elected officials in Congress and the Senate to voice my thoughts. All except one went unanswered.The Norwalk Hour: Letter to the Editor (05/11/10) more - Bi-partisan Fight Against Fuel Cell Energy Proposal
TRUMBULL -- The three-month battle against the proposed siting of a gas-fired fuel cell plant in the Nichols section will lead to more vigilance from local politicians and residents regarding the direction of the country's escalating energy needs and any electricity generation plans that may be considered for residential neighborhoods.
Connecticut Post (05/10/10) more - Himes Joins Save the Sound for Long Island Sound Summit
Save the Sound, a program of New Haven-based Connecticut Fund for the Environment, and the Long Island Sound Study, sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency, co-hosted the 20th Annual Long Island Sound Citizens Summit today in Connecticut.
Norwalk Plus (05/07/10) more - Himes Endorsed by Wilton DTC
If Wilton’s Democratic Town Committee has its way, in November Jim Himes and Richard Blumenthal will be sent to Washington and Peggy Reeves will be sent back to Hartford.
Wilton Bulletin (05/05/10) more - Himes Recognizes Bridgeport for Adopting Haitian Sister City
BRIDGEPORT -- U.S. Rep. Jim Himes introduced a resolution to the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday that aims to recognize Bridgeport for "adopting" Haitian city Petion-Ville following the Jan. 12 earthquake that rocked the third-world country.
Connecticut Post (05/05/10) more - Himes Hears Stamford Citizen’s Air Quality Concerns
STAMFORD -- Yossi Stern told nearby residents in North Stamford on Sunday that having their groundwater tested for contamination with long-banned pesticides will step up scrutiny and focus efforts to determine the extent and location of contamination in the area.
Stamford Advocate (05/02/10) more - Himes’ Real Record Reforming Wall Street
To the editor:
Mr. Freundlich misleads the public in his letter to the editor, April 20, about Congressman Jim Himes. I must correct the record. Jim Himes should be commended for his work in shaping and passing a strong financial reform bill in the House that will help prevent another fiscal crisis. He has used his expertise to take a leadership role on the Financial Services Committee to protect American taxpayers, and has been a strong advocate for those impacted by the recession.
Connecticut Post (04/27/10) more - More than one point of viewConnecticut Post (03/25/10) more
- Historic Health Care Legislation Passed
Many students went to bed Sunday night worried about their Final Four brackets or their 9:30 quiz the next morning. But over 300 miles away, their legislators were working late to change the society they will be graduating into.
This week’s health care reform bill, signed into law by President Barack Obama on Tuesday after an arduous and slim win in the House of Representatives, guarantees that more than 30 million currently uninsured Americans will receive health care. The bill aims to reduce cost over time, thus lowering the national debt and improving health care for those who already have insurance, according to lawmakers.
The Fairfield Mirror (03/24/10) more - Himes stood up for what’s right
A strong letter in support of Congressman Himes' courageous vote for health care reform
The Stamford Advocate (03/23/10) more - « Previous Page Next Page »