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Rep. Courtney Announces Outstanding Independent Evaluation Results of 2nd District Job Training Initiative

September 27, 2019

“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 Votes to Pass Raise the Wage Act, Increasing Pay for Up to 33 Million American Workers

July 18, 2019

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“American workers have gone for more than a decade without a raise in the federal minimum wage,” said Congressman Courtney.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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Courtney Votes to Save Plum Island, Promote Eastern Connecticut Priorities in House Financial Services Appropriations Bill

June 27, 2019

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 (H.R. 3351).

Issues: Economy & Jobs Energy & Environment Eastern Connecticut Seniors and Retirement Security

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Courtney Statement on UTC-Raytheon Merger

June 10, 2019

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“Like any merger, this one comes with a long list of questions,” said Congressman Courtney, “but the primary concern is determining what sort of impact this will have on our UTC employees and manufacturers here in Connecticut."

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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Congressman Courtney Helps Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act

March 27, 2019

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“Equal work deserves equal pay – that’s no longer up for debate,” said Congressman Courtney. “Research shows that in Connecticut, women make only 79 cents for every one dollar made by their male counterparts for the same work. That is completely unacceptable, both morally and economically, and today’s vote acknowledges the compounding and generational impact that pay disparities have on the lifetime earning potential of women, and the negative effect this has on families’ financial stability.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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Congressman Courtney Introduces Legislation to Reduce Violence Against Health Care and Social Service Workers

February 21, 2019

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, introduced legislation this week to curb rising rates of workplace violence facing health care and social service employees such as nurses, physicians, emergency responders, medical assistants, and social workers.

Issues: Economy & Jobs Education Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention For Healthcare And Social Service Workers Act

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Courtney To Support Legislation Opposing Trump’s National Emergency Declaration

February 17, 2019

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NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, released the following statement signaling support for upcoming legislation that would disapprove of President Trump's recently announced national emergency declaration:

Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs Veterans & Military Personnel

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On Ninth Anniversary of Kleen Energy Explosion, Congressman Courtney Reintroduces the Protecting American Workers Act

February 7, 2019

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“Nine years ago, there was a devastating explosion at the Kleen Energy Plant, which was under construction in Middletown, Connecticut,” said Congressman Courtney. “The explosion took the lives of 6 workers – including that of my friend, Ronald Crabb of Colchester, Connecticut – and injured dozens more. Today, on the ninth anniversary of the accident, it’s appropriate that my colleagues and I reintroduce this legislation to make critical, decades-overdue updates to OSHA."

Issues: Economy & Jobs Eastern Connecticut

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Courtney Reacts to President Trump’s Announcement to Accept Deal to Temporarily End Partial Government Shutdown, Continue Border Security Negotiations Separately

January 25, 2019

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Washington – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, released the following statement on President Trump and Republicans' decision to accept a deal to temporarily reopen the federal government following 35 days of a partial government shutdown: