Himes Ditches Rangel Campaign Cash

Congressman Jim Himes, D-4, who announced last week he would donate the campaign contributions he received from Rep. Charlie Rangel to charity, sent $4,000 checks today to NEON of Norwalk, ABCD, Inc. of Bridgeport, the Housing Development Fund serving Southwest Connecticut, and CTE of Stamford.

“While the circumstances surrounding these donations are sad, I’m pleased these organizations will be able to provide their valuable services to even more people,” said Himes. “I feel compelled to remove my own political ties to this money, but I’m pleased the money will go to good causes in the community.”

Read more: (“Regional Charities to Receive $16K from Himes for Congress,” The Hour, 03/02/10)