From Republican candidate for Congress Dan Debicella: The Connecticut Post reported yesterday that Congressman Jim Himes is co-sponsoring legislation that advocates for a National Charles Darwin Day. “You have got to be kidding me–who cares?” said (former) State Senator and candidate for Congress Dan Debicella. “Fairfield County families are hurting, with high unemployment and exploding […]
Entries Tagged as 'Jim Himes'
Debicella Whacks Himes Over Charles Darwin ‘Tactic’
February 8th, 2014 · 8 Comments · City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Himes Whacks Metro North After Another Delay
January 24th, 2014 · 6 Comments · News and Events
Congressman Jim Himes released the following statement regarding Thursday night’s computer problems that caused Metro North service to stop for nearly two hours: “Metro North’s string of accidents and delays is simply unacceptable. From the recent dangerous crashes and derailments to yesterday’s infuriating delays–and especially the lack of information given to passengers stranded on trains […]
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Himes Ambushed By Phony Lobbyist
December 12th, 2013 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
An anti-corruption group www.represent.us dumped a briefcase full of phony money on Congressman Jim Himes to illustrate a loot-for-legislation mentality in Congress. Check out the video.
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Leaders Come Together For Discussion About Urban Violence
November 26th, 2013 · 2 Comments · Cops, News and Events
From Bill Kaempffer, public safety spokesman: Mayor Bill Finch hosted Governor Dannel Malloy Tuesday at a community discussion about urban violence and progress the City has made to reduce crime. “Today, we have a wide range of people represented here,” said Mayor Finch. “Law enforcement. Community organizations. Community leaders. Lawmakers. That’s important because police alone […]
Tags: Bill Finch·Bill Kaempffer·Dan Malloy·Dick Blumenthal·Jim Himes·Joe Gaudett
Malloy In Bridgeport Tuesday For Discussion On Violence Prevention, Suspect In Police Shooting Dies
November 26th, 2013 · 5 Comments · Cops, News and Events
Update: Chief Gaudett statement Governor Dan Malloy is scheduled to be in Bridgeport Tuesday afternoon (today) to join Mayor Bill Finch, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Jim Himes for a panel discussion on violence reduction efforts in Bridgeport and statewide, according to the city’s public safety spokesman Bill Kaempffer. The discussion will take place […]
Tags: Bill Finch·Bill Kaempffer·Dan Malloy·Dick Blumenthal·Jim Himes·Joe Gaudett
The Burden Of Public Pensions On Cities
November 18th, 2013 · 4 Comments · City Budget, News and Events
City budget hawks such as David Walker, former U.S. comptroller general, and the dogged John Marshall Lee often address the burden of pension costs on Bridgeport and the state of Connecticut. A study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College examines proportional pension costs of cities. Bridgeport ranked number 43 among the 173 U.S. cities examined for […]
Tags: CT Post·David Walker·Dick Blumenthal·Jim Himes·John Marshall Lee
“Cadillac” Health Plan–Auditors Uncover Financial Mismanagement Of Bridgeport Housing Authority
January 29th, 2014 · 15 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
Bridgeport Housing Authority officials tend to cry poverty when issues are raised about conditions of public housing complexes, but federal auditors maintain the authority has mismanaged $895,000 including legal costs, consulting fees, maintenance, improper cash transfers and supporting documents and issuing a “Cadillac” health plan not competitively bid. The report from the Office of Inspector […]
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