Campaign Notebook: Himes Wants Student Loan Subsidies Extended

Senate

Keeping government spending in check seems to be a goal of the candidates for Senate, but where they all find agreement is keeping the submarine base in Groton open. Despite the similar opinions, the Electric Boat base, which the federal government funnels billions of dollars into, is now a political issue. The Associated Press details a spat between Republicans Linda McMahon and Chris Shays regarding the base.

Fourth District

Jim Himes (D) wants since loan rates could soon double. "That's an average increase of $1,000-per-year in what it means to service those loans," Himes said at a press conference. "Not only do you face the uncertainty of getting a job, you're also going to owe more."

Steve Obsitnik (R): The candidate recently met with representatives from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations in Hartford. The federation of unions is the largest in the United States.  

[Editor’s Note: 4th Congressional District towns include Bridgeport, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, Norwalk, Oxford, Redding, Ridgefield, Shelton (part), Stamford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton.]