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Friday: Courtney to convene experts at UConn to discuss cybersecurity

October 15, 2015 Press Release

“In the wake of high-profile data breaches that have exposed the personal information of millions of Americans, consumers and businesses are increasingly focused on securing their data against cyber intrusions and identity theft. I am convening this panel to highlight some of the cutting-edge work happening at UConn’s center of excellence, as well as to inform area businesses of steps they can take to protect their information,” Courtney said.

Congressman Joe Courtney Remarks at the christening of the Illinois (SSN 786)

October 10, 2015 Press Release

As the Congressman of the Submarine Capital of the World, it’s an honor to welcome our guests here today – particularly First Lady Michelle Obama, Governor Rauner, and to all our friends from the state of Illinois: we are proud to host you in Groton on this special day.

Courtney statement on Discharge Petition to force vote on Export-Import Bank reauthorization

October 9, 2015 Press Release

"Today, a bipartisan majority of the House successfully worked together to overcome an obstinate minority of House Republicans by passing the first discharge petition since 2002 to force an up-or-down vote on reauthorization for the U.S. Export-Import Bank. The bank costs nothing to taxpayers—in fact, the bank returns revenue to the U.S. Treasury each year."

Courtney announces $99,000 Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant to Ledge Light Health District

October 2, 2015 Press Release

“Eastern Connecticut is lucky to have many farms and producers right here in our own backyards,” Courtney said. “The increasing consumer focus on locally-grown food, coupled with this grant that will help Ledge Light Health District promote their farmers’ market to the surrounding communities, will be a benefit to our farms and a boost to healthy eating habits.”

Courtney Welcomes Undersea Warfighting Development Center to Submarine Base New London

September 21, 2015 Press Release

New London, CT--Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the U.S. Navy Undersea Warfighting Development Center recently established at Submarine Base New London:

Connecticut delegation calls on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to adopt Dredged Material Management Plan

September 2, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, the Connecticut delegation sent a letter to Lieutenant General Tom Bostick, Commanding General and Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in support of the recently-released Draft Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) and Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Long Island Sound.

Willimantic Chronicle: Courtney is encouraged by a small business' big expansion

August 7, 2015 In The News

WINDHAM — At a time when many businesses across the nation are struggling, Micro Precision LLC, a South Windham company, has managed to grow.

Courtney Announces Federal Grant to UConn to Support Student Success

July 14, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) announced that the University of Connecticut will receive a grant of $292,000 for the 2015-2016 school year to fund support services for first-generation and low-income students.

Courtney Advocates for Increased STEM Focus in Sweeping Education Bill

July 8, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney spoke on the floor of the House to advocate for an amendment he offered to the Elementary and Secondary Education Reauthorization bill currently being debated, the Student Success Act. Courtney’s amendment would have improved access and availability for STEM education resources, encouraging students from all backgrounds to pursue higher education and careers in STEM.

Courtney Congratulates New London Public Schools on Highly Competitive Federal Grant

July 7, 2015 Press Release

New London is one of 12 communities nationwide to receive Full-Service Community Schools Grant