Press Releases
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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
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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."
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May 18, 2022
"As we continue our work on the 2023 defense bill, we’re already focusing on a few key issues."
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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May 5, 2022
“Now, as we keep working back to full speed following the pandemic, hundreds of households, workforce skills training staff, small businesses, and others in the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation are going to see increased internet access and speeds," said Courtney.
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COVID-19 Resource Page
Economy & Jobs
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May 3, 2022
“The 98-page draft opinion released last night, if accurate, is a full-throated attack on Supreme Court case law that has been painstakingly built over decades to protect the right of privacy for all Americans,” said Courtney.
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Health Care