Defense & National Security
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June 22, 2020
“Today’s announcement means ‘Game on’ for this exciting and transformational project that will shape our region’s economy for the next two decades—and I know that our talented shipbuilders of Electric Boat are up to the challenge,” Chairman Courtney said.
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June 19, 2020
NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following statement after the U.S. Navy announced its decision to uphold the firing of Captain Brett Crozier, the former Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt.
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Defense & National Security
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June 5, 2020
“As our nation enters the sixth month of a global health pandemic that has burdened every segment of American society, the men and women of the armed services have not been spared by its life threatening..."
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Defense & National Security
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June 5, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, gaveled in the Subcommittee for its first official hearing since March 11th.
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Defense & National Security
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May 21, 2020
The bipartisan call comes following reports that the June 24th deadline would fall just short of the 90 days of service required for many members of the National Guard to qualify for certain federal benefits...
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Defense & National Security
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April 8, 2020
“In 2016, the Seapower Subcommittee heard alarming testimony that without replacement of the aging training ships assigned to the State Maritime Academies..."
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April 7, 2020
“Today’s decision by former Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly to resign was a necessary step to restore the confidence of every sailor and member of the US Navy that its leadership is committed to their wellbeing,” said Chairman Courtney.
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April 6, 2020
"Acting Secretary Modly's gratuitous personal attack on a Naval Officer infected with COVID-19 and in quarantine is stunning, and outrageous,” said Congressman Courtney.
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Rep. Courtney Statement on Electric Boat President Kevin Graney’s Announcement of COVID-19 Diagnosis
April 4, 2020
“Kevin is a talented engineer and shipbuilder, a good leader at the shipyard, and most importantly a really good person – we’re all rooting for him to get healthy as soon as possible, and it’s good to know that right now his symptoms are mild."
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Defense & National Security
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April 3, 2020
“While Captain Crozier clearly went outside the chain of command, his dismissal at this critical moment – as the Sailors aboard the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt are confronted with the COVID-19 pandemic-"