Press Releases

Courtney, Palazzo Lead Effort to Defend American Shipbuilders

January 22, 2015

WASHINGTON—Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) and Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4), along with 30 bipartisan House colleagues, sent a letter this week to Senate leadership urging opposition to an amendment that would strip domestic construction requirements that help strengthen America’s shipbuilding industry.

Courtney Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address

January 20, 2015

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WASHINGTON--Tonight, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after President Obama delivered his 2015 State of the Union Address:

"Tonight President Obama gave voice to the millions of middle class Americans who are looking to gain a bigger share of the benefit of our economic recovery--a shar

Courtney Welcomes Federal Grant to Prevent Layoffs, Help Working Families

January 16, 2015

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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

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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 Welcomes Passage of Clay Hunt SAV Act to Address Veteran Suicides

January 13, 2015

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WASHINGTON--Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after the House voted to pass the Clay Hunt SAV Act, a bill on which Courtney is an original cosponsor:

"Today the House took an important step forward on behalf of the men and women who have worn our nation's uniform.

Issues: Veterans & Military Personnel

Courtney Statement on President Obama Signing 2015 NDAA

December 19, 2014

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Washington--Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after President Obama signed the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act tonight:

"The enactment of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act--which President Obama signed tonight--locks in two-a-year production of Virginia Class submarines, invests in research and design for the Ohio Replacem

Issues: Defense & National Security

Courtney: Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Renewal Passes Senate, Provides Relief for Homeowners

December 17, 2014

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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 Announces More than $2.4 Million Saved for Constituents in 2014

December 15, 2014

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WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released 2014 totals showing that constituent casework performed by his office in 2014 saved or returned $2,431,624 to eastern Connecticut residents.

Issues: Seniors and Retirement Security

Courtney Statement on "CROmnibus" Spending Bill Passage

December 11, 2014

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WASHINGTON—Tonight, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after voting against a spending bill that contained objectionable provisions that roll back portions of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law, and undermine campaign finance contribution limits:

Courtney Statement on Passage of Bicameral Defense Authorization Bill

December 4, 2014

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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