Economy & Jobs
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November 23, 2021
“This is a strong, decisive, and unprecedented move by President Biden to coordinate with other consumer countries in an effort to halt spiking gas prices," Rep. Courtney said.
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Economy & Jobs
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November 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC—Late last week, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) and Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Friends of Australia Caucus, led a bipartisan group of Representatives in writing to President Joe Biden and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai encouraging the Administration to reduce digital trade barriers between the U.S.
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October 22, 2021
“There are thousands of working moms all across eastern Connecticut, and in just about every industry you could think of—from our shipbuilders and engineers, to our farmers, medical professionals, and many more,” said Congressman Courtney.
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Economy & Jobs
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October 20, 2021
Courtney highlighted President Biden’s visit to Connecticut, and re-emphasized the President’s call for support to America’s child daycare centers—support that is needed to help working parents re-enter the economy, and which is included in the House’s Build Back Better legislation.
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Economy & Jobs
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September 27, 2021
“Today is great news for the many workers in eastern Connecticut who rely on both Shore Line East and Amtrak trains to get to work every day—connecting them back with their jobs and livelihoods is another important step in our recovery,” said Rep. Courtney.
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September 23, 2021
“At a time when America’s national security priorities continue to shift towards the maritime domain—a necessity underscored just recently by the historic new AUKUS alliance—our 2022 NDAA is exactly what’s needed to ensure we’re prepared to overcome tomorrow’s challenges,” said Rep. Courtney.
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September 20, 2021
“The employer interest in that is extremely strong,” Courtney said this week. “This morning one of my staffers was on a conference call with the workforce boards in Connecticut, [they said] the phone is ringing off the hook..."
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Economy & Jobs
Eastern Connecticut
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September 10, 2021
“The Build Back Better plan is an example of how Congress can work to deliver on behalf of real American workers and families,” said Congressman Courtney.
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August 10, 2021
“The Senate’s bipartisan action is an important success in showing the country that Congress can do big things on a bipartisan basis,” said Rep. Courtney.
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July 13, 2021
"This federal funding is going to help the Eugene O’Neill Theater and the other local venues we love to hit the ground running this summer after a tough year, and it’s another example of why I voted to pass the American Rescue Plan," Courtney said.