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Jim Himes
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| U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D) | ||
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| CT-04 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Financial Services, and House Committee on Homeland Security | |
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2010 candidates for CT-04 | ||
| Confirmed: | Jim Himes, Will Gregory, Dan Debicella, Rob Russo, Rob Merkle, Erique Torres | |
| Considering: | None so far | |
| Rumored: | None so far | |
| Potential: | Christopher Shays, Rob Kane | |
| Dropped-out: | John McKinney | |
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Jim Himes has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 4th district of the State of Connecticut, since 2009.
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Positions, record and controversies
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Economy
According to his 2008 campaign Web site, Himes proposes a plan that "will offer families up to $1,500 to defray the closing costs on a first home; $5,000 to help cover college tuition costs; and $1,000 to match voluntary contributions to a retirement savings account." Himes also "will support legislation ensuring that equal work is compensated by equal pay, regardless of the sex of the worker." He opposes the privatization of Social Security, and he supports offering incentives for middle-class workers who invest in a 401(k), IRA, or similarly qualified retirement plan.[1]
Education
Himes supports additional funding for early education programs such as Head Start, and he wants to make changes to No Left Child Behind. Those changes include reformed testing and accountability requirements and an increased in federal resources. On his campaign Web site, Himes proposes "a generous, refundable Higher Education Tax Credit equal to 50% of the first $10,000 in college costs per student – effectively $5,000 per student for most eligible families."[1]
Energy and Environment
Himes supports raising fuel efficiency standards for automobiles, and he wants to promote "green building practices." He also proposes strengthening the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act."[1]
Iraq War
According to his campaign Web site, Himes believe the United States "should begin bringing our troops home tomorrow, institute a clear timeline for their full redeployment, and complete our withdrawal as fast as logistics, safety, and tactical considerations permit."[1]
Health Care
According to his campaign Web site, Himes "will aggressively pursue health care reform that covers all Americans and reduces costs in the system by creating a basic coverage plan offered to everyone, with subsidies for those who can’t afford it otherwise, and by shifting our emphasis from disease care toward prevention and healthy living, practicing evidence-based medicine, and putting technology and administrative standardization in place to reduce staggering overhead costs." He also supports giving seniors the choice of a prescription plan administered by Medicare.[1]
Immigration
According to his campaign Web site, Himes "believes that law-abiding, hardworking, and tax-paying immigrants should be assessed a meaningful penalty for breaking our immigration laws, and should then be allowed to go to the "back of the line" for citizenship." He also supports pursuing and punishing employers of illegal immigrants, and he believes that illegal immigration can be reduced if the United States works for economic revitalization in Latin American.[1]
Abortion
According to his campaign Web site, Himes "supports a woman’s right to make reproductive choices without interference from politicians or the government ... supports reducing unplanned pregnancies through comprehensive family planning services, availability of contraception, and scientifically accurate sex education."[1]
Bio
Himes was born July 5, 1966, in Lima, Peru, where his father worked for the Ford Foundation. Himes moved to New Jersey after his parents divorced. He and his wife, Mary, have two children. Himes graduated from Harvard College and was named a Rhodes scholar. After college, he worked for Goldman Sachs and later became vice president of a community affordable housing organization.[1] [1]
2008 elections
Himes won the Democratic nomination and defeated Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.) in the 2008 congressional elections. Himes is the first Democrat to represent the district since 1969. [1]
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| Goldman Sachs | $ 152,798 |
| ActBlue | $ 58,783 |
| Deutsche Bank AG | $ 33,550 |
| Sullivan & Cromwell | $ 25,850 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | $ 19,800 |
| American Fedn of St/Cnty/Munic Employees | $ 15,000 |
| AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America | $ 15,000 |
| National Education Assn | $ 15,000 |
| New Democrat Coalition | $ 15,000 |
| HLTH Corp | $ 14,500 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Jim Himes from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for Jim Himes from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Jim Himes from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Jim Himes from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Affiliations
More background data
Contact
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Articles and resources
See also
References
External resources
- 2008 Race Tracker page on Connecticut's 4th Congressional District
- Official Jim Himes Democrat for Congress website
External articles
- Marie Horrigan, "House Battles Expected Again for Three Connecticut Hot Seats," CQ Politics, May 7, 2007.
Semantic data
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Jim | Middle name: | Last name: Himes |
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| Party: D | State: CT | District:
04 District short: 4 | Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-5541 | Fax: 202-225-9629 | Website: http://himes.house.gov/index.html | Webform email: https://forms.house.gov/himes/contact-form.shtml Email address: |
| DC office: 214 Cannon House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: H001047 | Votesmart ID: 106744 | FEC ID: H8CT04172 | Govtrack ID: 412282 |
| CRP ID: N00029070 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: jahimes |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Jim_Himes | YouTubeID: congressmanhimes | Senate class: | |
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 4, 2008 | First Took Current Office: January 3, 2009 | Next Election: November 2, 2010 | Term Ends: |
| Freshman Member? Yes | Previous Political Work? Commissioner of the Greenwich Housing Authority, Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation, Greenwich Democratic Town Committee | Other Party Membership: | |
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Latitude: 41°3′4.473″N
Longitude: 73°32′32.581″W


