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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
Courtney Statement on Passage of Bicameral Defense Authorization Bill
December 4, 2014
Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Joe Courtney released the following statement after voting in favor of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill, negotiated between the House and Senate after passage of the House version of the NDAA in May, will now go to the Senate floor for approval.

Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs
Courtney Announces $5.5 Million U.S. Labor Department Grant To Return 567 CT Unemployed to Work in High-Skilled Growth Industries
October 15, 2014
Press Release
U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (CT-2) announced a $5.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor that will help return 567 unemployed Connecticut workers back to high-skilled growth industries.
Issues: Economy & Jobs
Courtney, Osten Announce Federal Assistance for Fusion Paperboard Workers
September 29, 2014
Press Release

Trade Adjustment Assistance will help workers gain new skills

Issues: Economy & Jobs
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