Press Releases
June 7, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) and Rep.
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Economy & Jobs
Health Care
June 2, 2022
“You couldn’t find a community more passionate about securing this economic priority than Enfield, and it took every ounce of that passion to finally bring home this major award," Rep. Courtney said.
May 27, 2022
Norwich, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement this afternoon after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a report on the reexamination of Medicare Part B premium payments. In January, Medicare Part B beneficiaries saw their monthly premiums rise by 14%—from $148.50 to $170.10 each month.
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Health Care
May 19, 2022
"I am concerned with the increasing age of our tactical airlift fleet, combined with numerous readiness challenges, that pose serious risks to our ability to meet key warfighting requirements."
May 18, 2022
"As we continue our work on the 2023 defense bill, we’re already focusing on a few key issues."
May 17, 2022
"Federally funded, locally driven programs like the MPI are exactly what we need to grow our skilled workforce, increase supplies, and lower costs, and WIOA will help them grow to provide training opportunities to even more Americans," said Courtney.
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Economy & Jobs
May 16, 2022
“Today’s announcement of new EPA funding to support our towns comes straight from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which I voted to pass in the House last October. These grants will help clean up three eligible brownfields in the second district that otherwise would have languished for years,” said Congressman Courtney.
May 12, 2022
"I hope every Senator will co-sponsor our bill and show health care workers real support instead of lip service," said Rep. Courtney.
May 11, 2022
"Federal firefighters operate here in eastern Connecticut at SUBASE New London, and at other bases around the country, and I was proud to help pass this bipartisan bill today on their behalf," said Courtney.
May 11, 2022
“The bravery and determination of the Ukrainian people has staved off Putin’s armies for nearly three months, and in Congress we’re united in authorizing the aid and lethal resources they need to continue defending their sovereignty and their homeland,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues:
Defense & National Security