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Courtney Welcomes New Undersea Warfighting Development Center at Submarine Base New London
June 9, 2015
Press Release

Norwich, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) today issued the following statement on the Navy’s announcement of the establishment of a new Undersea Warfighting Development Center at U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London. The new center has command authority over two detachments of the center, located in San Diego, California and Norfolk, Virginia.

Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs
Courtney Announces $46 million Award to Electric Boat to Plan Overhaul of USS Montpelier
May 29, 2015
Press Release
Norwich, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney announced today that Electric Boat has been awarded a $46 million contract to conduct planning efforts for the upcoming overhaul of the USS Montpelier (SSN 765).
Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs
Courtney, Perez Highlight Job Training Connecting Electric Boat with Skilled Workforce
May 28, 2015
Press Release
GROTON, CT--Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez to Electric Boat (EB) in Groton to discuss the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act’s critical role in expanding job training and opening doors to employment for eastern Connecticut workers.
Issues: Economy & Jobs
Courtney Congratulates Dymotek on Presidential "E" Award
May 18, 2015
Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker in presenting the President’s “E” Award for achievements in exports to the Dymotek Corporation of Ellington, Connecticut.

Issues: Economy & Jobs
Congressman Courtney leads Connecticut Companies at Sea Air Space Expo 2015
April 14, 2015
Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee, welcomed representatives from Connecticut defense manufacturers to the 2015 Sea Air Space Expo in National Harbor, Maryland. The annual expo provides a platform for companies to pursue business opportunities with the U.S.

Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs
Courtney Calls for Action to Alleviate Student Debt; Strengthen Connecticut's Economy & Housing Market
April 13, 2015
Press Release
NORWICH, CT—Friday, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) joined Rachael Johnston, a real estate broker, and Evan Preston, State Director of ConnPIRG, to call for action on Courtney’s bill, H.R. 1434, the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act.
Issues: Economy & Jobs Education
Courtney: Connecticut Dairy Farms Benefitting from New Program
February 6, 2015
Press Release
NORWICH, CT—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) and Bryan Hurlburt, State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency, visited Bahler Farms in Ellington to highlight the high enrollment rate in the new Dairy Margin Protection Program among dairy farms in Connecticut.
Issues: Economy & Jobs
Courtney Welcomes Federal Grant to Prevent Layoffs, Help Working Families
January 16, 2015
Press Release
Norwich, CT—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney released the following statement after the U.S.
Issues: Economy & Jobs
Courtney Statement on EB Hiring Announcement
January 15, 2015
Press Release
Groton, CT—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after Electric Boat President Jeff Geiger presented a strong and positive outlook for the yard at its annual legislative breakfast, including plans that EB expects to hire approximately 600 workers at their Groton shipyard in 2015.
“EB’s strong hiring outlook will provide a powerful boost
Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs
Courtney: Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Renewal Passes Senate, Provides Relief for Homeowners
December 17, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON—Last night, the Senate approved a House-passed legislative package of “tax extenders” for 2014, sending the bill to President Obama for his signature. Today, Congressman Joe Courtney highlighted the inclusion of a provision that protects struggling homeowners from severe tax penalties after a short sale, mortgage restructuring or foreclosure.
Issues: Economy & Jobs
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