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March 18, 2022
"There's no way seniors can be expected to overcome this sort of rate increase when the rationale for it is no longer there," said Rep. Courtney. "I will keep working across the aisle to make sure seniors get the right result."
Issues: Health Care

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March 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to pass the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2471).


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March 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Last night, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2471) a bipartisan omnibus package that would keep America open for business through the duration of the fiscal year. The FY 2022 Omnibus includes critical new support for Ukraine, a historic amount of U.S.


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March 9, 2022
“My office works with families, small businesses, and others throughout eastern Connecticut every day—more than anything, people just want to see Congress work together and do our jobs. I think we’ve done that with the 2022 Omnibus,” said Rep. Courtney.

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March 8, 2022
“The incessant bombing of innocent civilians has reinforced the need for America and our allies to ratchet up support for our democratic partners in Ukraine,” said Rep. Courtney.

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March 8, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Last night, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, joined a bipartisan coalition led by Rep.


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March 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) shared letters written to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) by the Town of Waterford, the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SSCOG), and the Decommissioning Plant Coalition in support of DOE's rejuvenated effort to establish a consent-based process for long-term spent nuclear fuel storage.


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March 5, 2022

NORWICH, CT—This morning, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined members of the U.S. House and Senate for a bipartisan call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. President Zelenskyy provided members of Congress with an update on the latest news regarding Ukraine's fight against Russia's lawless invasion, and an overview of how U.S.


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March 4, 2022

NORWICH, CT—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, shared an update with Connecticut residents on how U.S. defense aid has strengthened Ukraine's resistance against Russia's invasion. Courtney outlined how more than $1 billion in U.S.


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March 3, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act (H.R.