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April 25, 2022 at 8:08 PM

Democracy doesn't come easy

Friends,   All over the world, democracy is in question. We’ve seen it in Ukraine, when Vladimir Putin decided we’re going backwards to a world where you can just take a country because you feel you have the strength to do so, we see it in China where the President believes that democracy is a faile…

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April 22, 2022 at 2:31 PM

It's not too hot to handle

Friends,  In the 52 years since the first Earth Day, our planet has changed drastically. From rising temperatures to severe flooding, wildfires, and devastating, the science is undeniable: climate change is one of the biggest threats to our existence, and one of the most pressing issues we face tod…

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April 21, 2022 at 5:34 PM

Results you can see

Friends,   I thought I’d update you on some of the progress we’ve made here in the Fourth District. Just last month I secured over $12.4 million for 10 critical community projects across the district.  We’re making progress from infrastructure improvements and academic enhancement to community resil…

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April 7, 2022 at 6:56 PM

History long overdue

Friends,   For the first time in its 233-year history, a Black woman has been confirmed to sit on the Supreme Court. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s qualifications, record on the bench, and her historic achievement today speak for themselves.  It took us over two centuries to take this significant ste…

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March 31, 2022 at 11:29 PM

Flagging this -- FWD: This is important

Friends,   I wanted to make sure you saw Jim’s email before the first fundraising quarter of the year closes out, and thought I’d give you a quick update: We’re just a few hundred dollars short of our goal and we’ve got until midnight to get there.  So, we’re asking one last time: Will you chip in b…

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March 30, 2022 at 11:22 PM

We need to make it count

Friends,  Right now, Republicans are strategizing how they’ll take control of the House in November. If there’s one thing that’s clear, it’s that letting them win would be to the detriment of our democracy.  I’m working tirelessly to make sure we don’t go back on the historic strides we’ve made to c…

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March 25, 2022 at 6:32 PM

We need to make it count

Friends,  Right now, Democrats have the slimmest majority we’ve had in 90 years and with midterm elections 8 months away, we need to keep fighting for progress and make every moment count.   Since President Biden took office, we have made a huge difference in the lives of millions of hard-working Am…

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March 16, 2022 at 7:27 PM

Going on offense

Friends,  In the past year Democrats have improved the lives of Americans in many ways. I’m proud of the work we’ve done in Congress and the investments we’ve made:$1.2 trillion in transportation funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act $7.25 billion in funding for the Paycheck Pro…

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March 8, 2022 at 8:26 PM

One week left to apply!

Dear Friends,  There’s just one week until the March 15th application deadline for the 2022 Democracy Summer Himes for Congress Fellowship, and I wanted to encourage you to share this with high school or college students looking for campaign opportunities.   Fellows in this program will not only l…

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March 3, 2022 at 7:27 PM

On the move

Dear Friends,  This week, President Biden delivered his first State of the Union Address since taking office and if there’s one thing that’s clear from his message, it’s that America is on the move.  More than ever, we’re investing in competitiveness at home, investing in early childhood education…

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February 22, 2022 at 5:14 PM

The cost of Speaker McCarthy

Dear Friends,   February is coming to an end and election day is nine months away. With the midterms in sight, the Republicans are focused on taking control of the House and paving the way to make Kevin McCarthy Speaker.   I don’t need to tell yo…

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February 15, 2022 at 7:21 PM

Training Next Gen leaders

Friends,   Once again, my campaign is a partner in the 2022 National Democracy Summer School. This is an important project my friend and Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin created to train and educate college and high school-aged students as poli…

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February 2, 2022 at 2:43 PM

Marking Black History Month

Dear Friends,   For nearly fifty years we have marked Black History Month by recognizing and honoring the contributions and achievements of Black Americans. It’s a time to celebrate and highlight the wide-ranging roles so many have played in our…

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January 20, 2022 at 7:28 PM

This isn’t a hobby

Friend,   One year ago, I joined my colleagues on the steps of the Capitol as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office and we began a new chapter in our country. We didn’t waste time getting to work.   We took bold action and passe…

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January 17, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King

Friend,   Each year we come together to celebrate the life, legacy, and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. While this year is no different, Dr. King’s lessons of service, the importance of fighting for freedom, equality, and justice r…

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January 6, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Democracy isn't partisan

Friend,   One year ago, I was huddled in the House of Representatives behind Capitol Police officers with their weapons drawn as shouts and mayhem in the halls of the Capitol grew louder, gunshots rang out, and the door to the chamber began to c…

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December 31, 2021 at 4:01 PM

What happens next?

Friend,   In less than one year, Americans will cast their vote in the midterm elections. The strength of my campaign is a direct result of your support, and I am grateful to you. I will continue to work for my constituents and pass legislation …

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December 30, 2021 at 1:01 PM

What happens next?

Friend,   In less than one year, Americans will cast their vote in the midterm elections. The strength of my campaign is a direct result of your support, and I am grateful to you. I will continue to work for my constituents and pass legislation …

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December 22, 2021 at 1:45 PM

Best wishes and Happy Holidays

Friend,   As we say goodbye to 2021, I'm grateful to be home spending time with my family after another challenging year. I hope you are able to do the same with your loved ones.I am wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy holid…

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December 17, 2021 at 1:31 PM

December in the House

Friend,   This month in the House, Democrats have continued to pass legislation to strengthen our country, protect our democracy and address the debt limit.  We're doing the work.   We passed the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act for…

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November 24, 2021 at 1:36 PM

Give back to CT this Thanksgiving

Friend,   As we gather together with friends and family this Thanksgiving, it is important to remember to give back to those in need during the holidays. Every year, I share a list of organizations committed to helping the most vulnerable in Con…

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November 20, 2021 at 1:37 AM

Not since FDR's New Deal.

Friend,   It's hard to imagine this time last year newspaper headlines were about Donald Trump's refusal to concede in the 2020 election and his plans to overturn the results.     One year later, under President Biden's leadership, we have passe…

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November 19, 2021 at 2:35 AM

This is a BIG deal. ✅

Friend,     On Monday, President Biden made history when he signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. This landmark legislation will invest $1 trillion in our country’s future. With this historic investment we will i…

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November 1, 2021 at 2:25 PM

A message from Jim Himes:

Friend,     Local elections are notorious for their low turnout. But this year, Tuesday’s voting won’t just be about school boards and town budgets; it will make a difference, maybe THE difference, to our imperiled democracy.   Had you heard of …

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September 29, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Friend, we can't afford to lose!

    Friend,    Democrats currently hold a slim majority in the House and Senate, and we cannot afford to lose in the upcoming midterm elections.   Can you chip in $10, $25, or $50 or whatever you can to help protect the House and win the Sen…

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September 12, 2021 at 12:30 AM

Words from Jim

CLICK TO WATCH ON FACEBOOK This week I joined local leaders across the district to remember the lives lost and honor heroes made 20 years ago. Let this anniversary remind us that even in the divisive times we currently…

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September 6, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Today We Celebrate American Workers

Friend,   Labor Day is a time to celebrate America's hard-working families and honor advancements the labor movement has made to protect workers' rights.    Over the past 18 months, American workers have put their lives on the line to keep the p…

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September 2, 2021 at 4:53 PM

How we fight back in Texas

Friend,   This week, a barbaric law went into effect in Texas that bans abortions after just six weeks of pregnancy — long before most women even know they're pregnant  — and allows no exceptions for rape or incest. The law also allows individua…

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August 28, 2021 at 3:11 PM

"In spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream.”

Friend,   Today is the 58th anniversary of the March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, calling on the nation to rise up for political and economic j…

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August 23, 2021 at 3:57 PM

Important COVID-19 Updates

FDA vaccine approval, relief provisions begin expiring in September and more Friend,   We're now 17 months into the global COVID-19 pandemic, and I wanted to send a couple of important updates and reminders as COVID cases are on the rise in Conne…

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August 12, 2021 at 12:16 AM

It's infrastructure month

Friend,   After months of negotiations, the Senate passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to provide critical funding to address our nation’s crumbling infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, ensure access to high-speed, r…

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July 31, 2021 at 2:57 PM

Over 200 days of progress for all Americans

Friend,   Over 200 days of progress this year. And we're still advancing the priorities of all Americans.   We delivered the American Rescue Plan to help people and businesses recover from the pandemic's economic impact and kickstart our economi…

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July 15, 2021 at 5:16 PM

Cutting child poverty in half

Friend,   Starting today, Child Tax Credit monthly payments will begin hitting bank accounts for millions of families across America and over 100,000 families in my district in Southwest Connecticut, thanks to the expansion in the American Rescu…

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July 6, 2021 at 4:18 PM

Good news: America is back.

Friend,   June's jobs report and work period in the House sent a strong message: America is on the move again with a historic economic recovery.   Thanks to President Biden and Congressional Democrats, we are advancing bills addressing key prior…

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June 29, 2021 at 1:58 AM

Two goals: Protect the House, Win the Senate

Friends,   This year, Democrats have been working to rebuild our lives, economy and systems that work for everyone after the COVID-19 crisis.   While the Republicans voted against much-needed relief for Americans, Democrats passed the historic A…

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June 24, 2021 at 4:29 PM

We need the select committee to investigate the deadly Capitol riots

Friend,   The FBI released a new report yesterday acknowledging that angry Trump supporters in multiple online groups and on various social media platforms were talking openly in the days leading up to the January 6 Capitol riots about storming …

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June 17, 2021 at 1:53 PM

The economic gap has widened, it's time to act.

Friend,   Economic disparities in our country are wider than ever. Covid made this brutally plain. Over the last 15 months, America's wealthiest families worked from home, grew their wealth and accessed premier health care. Other Americans lost …

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June 9, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Infrastructure and transportation investments. Job creation. Now.

Friend,   As states begin to re-open and we continue to rebound from the pandemic recession, right now is our opportunity to build back better and make smart investments for future success.   That's why I'm urging Congress to pass the American J…

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June 3, 2021 at 8:02 PM

We are under attack

Friend,   Our gasoline pipelines. Our food supply. Sony. Target. The federal government’s networks.   All under attack. Vulnerable to threats. Every single day. It doesn’t stop, and we’re not doing nearly enough to stop it. In fact, most of the …

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June 1, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Celebrating love and pride 🏳️‍🌈

Dear Friend,   As we celebrate the beginning of Pride Month today, we look back and remember the 1969 Stonewall Riots that were the boiling over of frustration and anger at discrimination, commemorate those lost to hate crimes and HIV/AIDS and r…

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May 25, 2021 at 7:36 PM

One year ago, everything changed

Friend,   One year ago today, George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. The sight of Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck for nine minutes galvanized the world into action. Communities and neighborhoods across the w…

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May 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Why I voted for the bipartisan COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act

Friend,   May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It is especially important to celebrate this year as it has been a difficult one for the AAPI community here in America and around the world. The AAPI community has contributed…

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May 17, 2021 at 12:53 PM

File your taxes today to receive the expanded child care tax credit

Friend,   Through the American Rescue Plan, the child tax credit will lift half of our country's children out of poverty. For families to receive the expanded child tax credit this year, you must file your taxes by the end of today, May 17.The c…

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May 11, 2021 at 9:31 PM

The U.S. needs an immediate, strategic cyberdefense strategy

Friend,   Over the weekend, a cybercrime group led a significant cyberattack on the biggest U.S. pipeline, Coastal Pipeline, which carries 45% of the east coast's fuel supplies. As a result, the White House has created an inter-agency task force…

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May 3, 2021 at 6:47 PM

The next generation of Democratic campaign leaders

Dear Friend,   We just surpassed a successful 100 days of the Biden Administration, and we are now looking ahead to what comes next. Who comes next.   Our Democratic House and Senate majorities are under attack, and winning this year's local ele…

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April 30, 2021 at 7:04 PM

A message of hope

Dear Friend,   This week, President Joe Biden addressed the nation during his first Joint Address to Congress with a forward-looking message full of hope. He also reviewed our challenges and accomplishments from his first 100 days.In just 100 da…

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April 22, 2021 at 12:50 PM

Change starts with action.

Jim Himes for Congress     Every year, Earth Day serves as an important reminder that we all must work together to care for our environment.   With unpredictable and extreme weather patterns, dangerous storms, warming temperatures and rising ocean levels, we are reminded daily of th…

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April 12, 2021 at 10:41 PM

100 days of the 117th Congress with a Democratic Majority

Jim Himes for Congress     Today is the 100th day of the 117th Congress and in those four short months, House Democrats have made good on our promises to help the everyday Americans we have the privilege to represent. We have taken bold action by advancing legislation like: The Amer…

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April 7, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Let's end this pandemic

Jim Himes for Congress     Less than a month ago, Congress passed the historic American Rescue Plan, and it has made a huge difference in every community. We've accelerated the vaccine rollout, delivered tax credits and stimulus checks to struggling families, created jobs and helped…

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March 31, 2021 at 1:43 PM

We have to protect our Democratic majority

Jim Himes for Congress     Right now, Democrats have the slimmest majority we've had since 1930. Midterm elections next year seem far away, but we need to prepare now. Our majority is at risk, and the Republicans know they have a chance to turn the House red in 2022. They only need to…

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