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April 20, 2026 at 2:23 PM

Asking Tough Questions About Trump’s War

Friend, You almost can’t make this up. Since President Trump launched his ill-advised, aimless, and illegal war in Iran, American voters have been furious. Democrats and Republicans alike are outraged that the President has managed to find $1.3 million per minute ( literally [[link removed]] )…

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April 11, 2026 at 1:55 PM

The SAVE America Act is embarrassing

Friend, The Republican Party must know that if every eligible voter were to cast a ballot, they would lose in a landslide. That’s why they are hell-bent on making voting less accessible and shrinking participation in our democracy. The SAVE America Act is an embarrassment. By imposing a series…

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April 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM

These emails are different

Friend, You may have noticed that my emails over the past few months have looked a little different. For the most part, I decided not to ask for your contributions. Let me tell you why. Like you, I get hundreds of emails from politicians who are begging for political donations. Those emails ar…

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April 1, 2026 at 3:15 PM

Reflections on No Kings Day

[[link removed]] Friend, The turnout this past Saturday was astounding. I joined No Kings protests in Greenwich, Ridgefield and Westport, and the fury in the air was palpable. People are fuming that the President has thrust America into yet another aimless conflict in the Middle East. They’…

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March 30, 2026 at 2:04 PM

Measles, brought to you by RFK Jr.

Friend, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spent a career spewing conspiracy theories [[link removed]] about vaccines and undermining medical advancements. When Trump appointed him to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, my colleagues and I warned that his appointment could have disastrous co…

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March 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM

Still Waiting for Trump’s “Affordability Czar”

Friend, It's been more than a year since Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promised [[link removed]] that President Trump would appoint an “Affordability Czar” focused on bringing down costs for American families. He told us that the Czar would be announced in a matter of days [[link removed]] . …

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March 18, 2026 at 1:57 PM

Trump’s affordability crisis keeps getting worse

Friend, During President Trump’s State of the Union address, he claimed that “prices are plummeting downward.” You and I both know that that’s nonsense. Energy prices have surged as a result of President Trump ending subsidies for renewable electricity generation. Tariffs have spiked pharmaceu…

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March 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM

Have we learned nothing?

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February 27, 2026 at 4:25 PM

Tackling America's Housing Crisis

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February 26, 2026 at 4:44 PM

Trump keeps raising prices

Friend, For too many of my constituents, there’s a sense of dread that comes when their utility bill arrives in the mailbox, or their groceries are scanned at checkout. Alone, climbing healthcare premiums, rising housing costs, or high prices for basic goods would throw their family budget into d…

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February 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM

Himes at Home🏡

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February 23, 2026 at 4:58 PM

Why I'm skipping the State of the Union

Friend, Each year that I've been in Congress, it's been an honor and a privilege to sit in the House of Representatives and hear the President deliver the State of the Union address. I've attended under Democratic and Republican administrations, because I believe that our ability to engage with c…

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February 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM

Joyce Yerwood’s Story

Friend, February is Black History Month, so I want to share the story of Stamford’s own Joyce Yerwood. Dr. Yerwood was the first African American physician in Fairfield County, and she devoted her career to providing quality care to low-income women, children, and families. Growing up, she lis…

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February 11, 2026 at 6:33 PM

Blatant corruption

Friend, The Trump family’s corruption is becoming more blatant every day. New reporting revealed [[link removed]] that the United Arab Emirates’ national security advisor steered $500 million to the Trump family’s crypto business. Not long after, President Trump ignored the advice of bipartisa…

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February 6, 2026 at 10:20 PM

Alex Pretti and Renée Good.

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February 2, 2026 at 6:35 PM

Special Open Enrollment Period -- Access Health CT

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January 27, 2026 at 5:41 PM

Counting down the days until maple syrup weekend

Friend, I realize that most of these emails are pretty sour. This Congress and this country are facing serious challenges, and I’m always eager to share my work in fighting back against this lawless administration. Today, I thought I’d try sending something sweet for a change. Did you know tha…

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January 18, 2026 at 5:01 PM

State Financial Assistance for Access Health CT Enrollees

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January 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Billionaires buying influence

Friend, In the post- Citizens United world, I guess we’ve grown accustomed to presidential candidates raising money from big donors. It’s the unhappy result of a conservative Supreme Court that equates money with speech, and it’s given rise to a host of problems in our politics. But while Amer…

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January 15, 2026 at 11:11 PM

2026 So Far

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January 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM

Groundhog day already

Friend, It’s starting to feel like Groundhog Day in Connecticut. Remember when President Trump issued a stop-work order on Connecticut’s offshore wind development back in August? Construction of the wind turbines was already 80% complete, and the President’s nonsensical order jeopardized a projec…

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January 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM

Jan. 6 still matters

[[link removed]] Friend, We now know that the smash and grab operation against Nicolas Maduro was about the oil, a word Donald Trump used more than twenty times in his freewheeling press conference. His more sober-minded acolytes are doing their …

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December 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Thoughts on the new year

Friend, There’s no sense beating around the bush – this past year has been hard. With Donald Trump in the Oval Office, the Congress of the United States has largely abdicated its role as a coequal branch and effectively rubber-stamped his agenda. As a member of the minority party, I’ve spent t…

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December 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Season's Greetings

Friend, I want to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday. Mary and I hope that you get some time to relax, recharge, and reflect during this special time. We're certainly grateful to have our girls home celebrating today. [[link removed]] Each December, my family takes some time to re…

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December 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM

Seeing your MAGA relatives over the holidays?

Friend, Before you stop checking your email, I wanted to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season. The holidays are a time to recharge and relax. But let’s be honest… politics are almost sure to come up at the dinner table this year. Just in case you’ll be spending time with some MAGA …

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December 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM

2025 Stories from Southwestern CT

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December 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Himes at Home🏡

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December 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Sandy Hook

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December 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM

National Defense Authorization Act

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December 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM

The President thinks affordability is a "Democratic Scam"

Friend, There's no spinning the numbers. Ground beef, orange juice, bacon, and bread are all more expensive than they were last year [[link removed]] . In 2025, the President's tariffs imposed an average tax of $1,100 per household, and that burden is projected [[link removed]] to climb even h…

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November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM

Before we sit down for Thanksgiving

Friend, Before our family sits down at the table together this Thanksgiving, I wanted to send a quick note of thanks to you. These are trying times -- just this month, the President of the United States doubled down on his dangerous and unauthorized military campaign in Latin America, fought to k…

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November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM

Upcoming Town Hall: Trumbull

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November 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM

This Veterans Day is different

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November 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM

SNAP: Where Things Stand

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November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM

This month's paycheck

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November 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM

A Hungrier America

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October 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Open Enrollment Resources

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October 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Do you have a plan to vote?

Friend, Election Day is just 10 days away, and I wanted to make sure that you had a plan to vote. Here in Connecticut, early voting is happening now through November 2nd (even on weekends!) from 10am - 6pm. If you want to beat the lines and vote early, you can check early voting locations in your…

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October 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Should Speaker Johnson Reconvene Congress?

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October 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM

No kings in America

[[link removed]] Friend, Yesterday, from Stamford to Westport, across CT-04 and Connecticut, thousands of our neighbors took to the streets. Families, students, teachers, and workers stood together united by a simple belief: this country belongs to the people, and we refuse to hand it over to …

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October 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Tonight! Shutdown Telephone Town Hall

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October 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Shutdown Telephone Town Hall

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October 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM

If federal workers don’t get paid, Congress shouldn’t either

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October 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Government Shutdown: What To Expect

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September 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM

Shutdown Explained

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September 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM

Thoughts on the shutdown

Friend, There’s a whole lot of finger-pointing happening right now in Washington with regard to the looming shutdown. Unfortunately, the most recent meeting at the White House failed to result in a deal. Lost in all of the political back and forth is an acknowledgment that this fight could h…

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September 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM

This is our first chance

Friend, Since Donald Trump’s election, concerned Americans have protested, posted online, signed up to run for office, and registered their disagreement with the President via an endless stream of polls. Don’t get me wrong – all of that action since Election Day matters. But this November, we’…

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September 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Wednesday in Norwalk

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September 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Undermining disaster response

Friend, No one likes to think about disaster response… until a disaster happens. But the sad truth is that disasters, in some shape or form, are inevitable. And the investments we make today in preparing for tomorrow’s disasters will save lives. Tragically, the Trump Administration has already…

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September 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM

My Thoughts on Last Week

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