WASHINGTON – Saying foreign workers are often abused, and even trafficked for sex, Rep. Jim Himes on Thursday introduced a bill that would require greater disclosures by those who hire temporary immigrant labor and a more centralized system of federal oversight of dozens of worker visa programs.
Jim Himes
Jim Himes, a Democrat, has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s fourth congressional district since 2009.
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Greenberg is now a GOP ‘Contender’
WASHINGTON – The National Republican Congressional Campaign committee has elevated Mark Greenberg, a candidate for the 5th district congressional seat, to “Contender” status.
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Himes raising more money than Debicella in race for 4th District
Washington – Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District, continues to outpace Republican rival Dan Debicella in campaign fundraising. Himes ended the reporting period on June 30 with about $1.7 million while Debicella reported $330,658, according to the latest filings with the Federal Election Commission. Although Himes’s campaign has more money that Debicella, the Republican has raised […]
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Vacation? How about staying in D.C. to fund roads?
Washington – It’s not often Connecticut’s Democratic lawmakers and the state AFL-CIO agree with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, but when it comes to federal transportation funding, they’ve found themselves on the same page.
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CT women’s groups, politicians, decry high court’s Hobby Lobby decision
WASHINGTON – To opponents of the Affordable Care Act, it’s a political victory, but to Connecticut women’s rights groups and its Democratic politicians, the Supreme Court decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby will erode a woman’s right to contraception.
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Himes says House-approved NSA restrictions too broad
WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Himes was in the minority of lawmakers – and the only member of the Connecticut delegation – to vote against an amendment that would end the National Security Agency’s practice of warrantless “back door searches” of the contents of American phone calls and e-mails.
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Cantor loss is reason to give Himes money, lawmaker says
Washington -Eager to bolster his June fundraising totals, Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District, has distributed a fundraising appeal that says House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s surprise loss in a primary is evidence the Tea Party is on the rise and that people should donate to the Democrats’ campaign.
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Debicella says he needs $2.5 million to beat Himes
Republican congressional candidate Dan Debicella’s campaign Tuesday asked members of Republican town committees asking them to help them reach a goal of $2.5 million to defeat Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District.
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Obama climate change policy sparks little controversy in CT
WASHINGTON – While lawmakers from coal-producing states – especially vulnerable Democrats – are wringing their hands over President Obama’s decision to force a decrease in greenhouse gases produced by the nation’s power plants, Connecticut lawmakers are shrugging off the proposal or voicing support.
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Himes says VA chief Shinseki must go
Washington – Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District, on Thursday became the first member of Connecticut’s congressional delegation to call for the resignation of Eric Shinseki, the embattled secretary of Veterans Affairs.
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CT Lawmakers demand info on state VA facilities
Washington – The entire Connecticut delegation sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki on Friday requesting information from a nationwide audit of VA facilities that pertain to hospitals and clinics in Connecticut.
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Minus Himes, CT lawmakers vote for billions in defense spending
WASHINGTON – With the help of most, but not all of the Connecticut congressional delegation, the House on Thursday approved spending billions of dollars for submarines, helicopters and jets made by the state’s defense contractors.
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Larson votes for — and against — same tax bill
WASHINGTON – Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, abandoned his party and defied a White House veto threat Friday by voting for a tax bill he co-sponsored and has promoted for years. But he has also voted against the measure.
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Scott Brown to help raise campaign cash for Debicella
Washington – Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown will headline a fundraiser for fellow Republican Dan Debicella, who is challenging Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District.
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Connecticut insurers have eyes on Washington
Washington – Connecticut insurance powerhouses Aetna, The Hartford and Travelers have different lobbying agendas in Washington, but when it comes to their clout and the handing out of political cash, the companies are very similar.
