Washington, Feb. 3 -- Congressman Jim Himes issued the following press release:
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released the following statement:
"Last month, I voted against the Department of Homeland Security spending bill because it did not address the critical reforms needed to protect Americans against the agency's lawlessness. By standing firm in our opposition, Democrats successfully forced a vote on a standalone DHS bill, which gives us the opportunity to negotiate meaningful changes and ensure accountability for the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. I will not support any long-term funding bill that fails to live up to these standards.
"I voted for today's two-week continuing resolution because shutting down nearly 75 pe...