Jim Himes

Jim Himes

@jahimes

Congressman proudly representing Connecticut's 4th

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Speaker Boehner's "Plan B" isn't the Rx for . It violates , doesn't address the problem and slows forward motion.

Notice how these security enhancing, gun-carrying laws always seem to make an exception for the buildings where the lawmakers work.

John Lewis speaking to Dem Caucus on violence. He's been the only speaker who completely quiets this unruly group.

CT delegation memorializing on the House floor now if you want to watch on cspan.

officials acknowledge that US citizens can transit for 72 hours without a visa, but they say I'm on a blacklist

I'm at airport, and the govt is denying me entry. Our ally is terrified of human rights reporting.

Governor and rest of Congressional delegation will meet with the President before he spends some time with the families of the victims.

About to meet with the President in Newtown. Will tell him we MUST take steps to end this horror.

These days, ordinary guns are WMD--they kill far more Americans than nuclear, chemical or biological weapons.

Vice President Biden called to offer us his sympathy, condolences and help.

The President has ordered flags around the US to be flown at half staff until December 18.

For parents looking for ways to discuss sensitive topics with their children, here are some resources:

Got a very gracious and kind call from of Arkansas offering his sympathy and prayers for us.

To and I beg of you to rally your colleagues on both sides and make gun violence a priority of the new Congress.

Have u no shame?“: And creating hardship for seniors affects you not? Of course not, you're a Republican.”

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