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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).
June 26, 2019
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“The battle is over, and our Blue Water veterans won,” said Congressman Courtney.
Rep. Courtney Statement on Robert Mueller’s Agreement to Testify Before the House of Representatives
“Former Special Robert Mueller’s agreement to testify before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees is representative of the continued good work of the Committees, and of Chairman Nadler and Chairman Schiff.”
June 25, 2019
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“Plum Island is home to a diverse ecosystem, and it is a critical habitat for marine animals, migratory birds, and rare plants,” said the Representatives. “
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June 25, 2019
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“Today’s passage of our second appropriations minibus represents continued forward progress on many fronts, and it’s a clear sign that we’re continuing to get work done and produce results here in the House,” said Congressman Courtney.
June 25, 2019
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"We appreciate that the Congress is unlikely to complete its work on the FY20 NDAA before the implementation of changes to DOD Instruction 1341.13 take effect on July 12, 2019. We would also note DOD’s deference in FY16 to legislation on this issue which had not passed both houses of Congress, nor into law,” the letter states.
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June 20, 2019
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“As China and Russia continue to push the boundaries of their maritime claims, it is of utmost importance that the U.S. Senate take up and ratify the UNCLOS treaty,” said Congressman Courtney.
June 19, 2019
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“In Connecticut and Massachusetts, homeowners, businesses, and local municipalities are struggling to address a widespread problem of crumbling concrete foundations due to the presence of the mineral pyrrhotite,” said Congressman Courtney.
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June 14, 2019
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“In 2017, if a tree fell on your home, you would have been able to claim a ‘casualty loss’ from the IRS to recoup some of the lost value of the roof,” said Congressman Courtney.
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June 13, 2019
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“We passed the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill back during my first term as a representative, and the intent was to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans by providing them and their loved ones with educational opportunities,” said Congressman Courtney.