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Rep. Courtney Touts Final Upgrades to New England Central Rail Line as Economic ‘Milestone’ for Eastern Connecticut
November 7, 2019
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WILLIMANTIC, CT – Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) was joined by officials from Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for a tour of the final upgrades to the New England Central Rail (NECR). The NECR corridor runs from the deep-water port of New London, CT to the Vermont-Canadian border, and currently connects businesses with shipping options for raw materials and finished products on the United States via freight rail to all four Eastern Class I railroads at Palmer, MA.

Issues: Economy & Jobs Eastern Connecticut
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Rep. Courtney Announces More Than $59,000 in Federal Funding for Town of Killingly
October 25, 2019
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“The Town of Killingly and Town Manager Mary Calorio deserve major congratulations for identifying this federal funding opportunity, and for putting together a successful grant application to win this highly competitive award – one of only two Housing Preservation Grant awards made in our entire state during this round of funding,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut
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Courtney Announces Host of Federal Funding Bound for State Parks and Conservation Areas Throughout Eastern Connecticut
October 24, 2019
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“After having worked to pass robust funding for the LWCF here in the House this year, and after having secured continued federal support for our Eightmile River and The Last Green Valley, I’m particularly glad to announce this new round of federal investment in eastern Connecticut’s natural heritage,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut
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Rep. Courtney Condemns Threats Made Against State Senator and First Selectman Cathy Osten
October 22, 2019
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“Violence and threats have no place in the public square, our state, or our nation,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Eastern Connecticut
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Rep. Courtney Presents Local Manufacturers with Export Achievement Awards on National Manufacturing Day
October 4, 2019
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“Manufacturing is the powerhouse of eastern Connecticut’s economy,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Eastern Connecticut
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Rep. Courtney Announces Outstanding Independent Evaluation Results of 2nd District Job Training Initiative
September 27, 2019
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“From the new submarine production facility now under construction in Groton, to the upcoming rollout of the next block of Virginia-class submarines, there continues to be a lot of activity at hand and ahead for eastern Connecticut’s manufacturing sector,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Economy & Jobs Eastern Connecticut
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Rep. Courtney Announces More Than $2.9 Million in Federal Funding for City of Norwich
September 25, 2019
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“Congratulations to Mayor Nystrom and City of Norwich for identifying this federal funding opportunity and putting together a successful grant application,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut Information For Homeowners With Crumbling Foundations
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Courtney Announces More Than $2 Million in Federal Funding for Connecticut Sea Grant Program
September 20, 2019
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“Connecticut Sea Grant handles everything from connecting aquaculture producers to communities to jumpstarting fisheries,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut
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Rep. Courtney Announces $900,000 in Federal Funding for Eastern Connecticut Health Centers
September 20, 2019
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“Congratulations to each of these three health centers for earning these highly sought after federal grant dollars,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut
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Courtney Announces New Federal Funding Award for Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association
September 19, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a federal grant of over $19,000 to the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. The new federal funding will support the procurement of new washing and drying equipment for the station's protective gear.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut
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