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Summary

Representative James 'Jim' Himes

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (CT) - District 4, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: None, Democratic for U.S. House - District 4
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Mary; 2 Children: Emma, Linley
Birth Date: 07/05/1966
Birth Place: Lima, Peru
Home City: Greenwich, CT
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Chris Meek
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Steve Obsitnik
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David Orner
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Richard Wieland
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Recent Public Statements

Barbarism

May 10, 2012 - Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, I have watched saddened as this House led by the Republican majority has fought to gut those things that made and ...

Himes: Time for Action on Real Budget Plan

May 10, 2012 - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) opposed appropriations measures presented by both parties today because neither takes a balanced approach to deficit reduction. The GOP plan cuts ...

Himes Supports Ex-Im Bank to Boost Local Exports

May 9, 2012 - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) supported legislation today that allows the United States Export-Import Bank to continue the financing assistance it provides to help businesses sell ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2009 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 34%
2009 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 67%
2007-2009 Environment America Positions 100%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,789,839.55
Total Spent $448,330.29
Cash On Hand $1,358,372.20
Debt $270,001.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 04/24/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Jim Himes refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Most Recent Issue Positions Researched by Project Vote Smart

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://himes.house.gov/contact-me/email-me

Washington, D.C. Website
http://himes.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/CongressmanJimHimes

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/congressmanhimes

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/jahimes

Washington, D.C.
119 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5541
Fax: 202-225-9629

District
211 State Street
2nd Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: 866-453-0028
Fax: 203-333-6655

District
888 Washington Boulevard
10th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: 866-453-0028
Fax: 203-333-6655

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