Press Releases
Jul 24, 2012
Himes Statement on Velasquez and Baik Memorial
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding Lt. Steven Velasquez and Firefighter Michel Baik, who died two years ago today on July 24, 2010, while responding to a fire at 41 Elmwood Ave. in Bridgeport: “Two...
Jul 24, 2012
Himes Urges Congress to Support Efforts to Treat and End HIV/AIDS
WASHINGTON, DC—In recognition of World AIDS week, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today on the importance of treating people with HIV and finding a cure for AIDS: “This week, Washington plays host to...
Jul 24, 2012
Himes Announces Over $500K for Southwest Community Health Center HIV Treatment Grant
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced a $521,233 grant today for the Southwest Community Health Center (SCHC) to provide early intervention services for people recently diagnosed with HIV. The SCHC will use the funding to provide...
Jul 23, 2012
Himes, Mayors Announce Grants for Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport Police
Funding will be used for training, equipment, and expanded patrolling
Jul 19, 2012
In Case You Missed It: Treasury Says GOP Cuts Would Undermine Wall Street Reform
WASHINGTON, DC—A document released this week by the United States Treasury titled “Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: Cutting Wall Street Reform” points out that cuts proposed by the House Majority to the Treasury’s main financial oversight agencies “...
Jul 18, 2012
The WorkPlace to Receive Nearly $1 Million to Help Homeless Veterans
Funding will be used to improve housing stability for 300 veteran families
Jul 17, 2012
Himes Honored by Concord Coalition for Supporting Bipartisan Fiscal Reform
One of only 38 House Members to back Simpson-Bowles Budget with vote
Jul 17, 2012
Dignitaries and Stakeholders Celebrate Groundbreaking of The Heights at Darien
NEW YORK – Local and State dignitaries and various stakeholders celebrated the groundbreaking of The Heights at Darien today in Darien, Connecticut. The 106 units of newly constructed public and affordable housing will replace 40 existing units at...
Jul 13, 2012
Delegation Warns That Payment Delays, Lack of Staff at Hartford VA Facility Hurting CT Veterans
WASHINGTON — All seven members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation today sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eric Shinseki, voicing serious concerns that delays in benefits payments and a lack of sufficient staff in the VA’s...
Jul 11, 2012
Himes Announces $12,516 Nurse Traineeship Grant for Fairfield University
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced a $12,516 grant today that will help fund Fairfield University’s Primary-care Outcome Valued Initiative for Delivery of Education (PROVIDE). The funding will be used to support students at...
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