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An outline of the state of Connecticut with the text: Congressman Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's Second District
August 31, 2023

NORWICH, CT – On International Overdose Awareness Day, Rep. Joe Courtney announced a $625,000 federal grant for Griswold PRIDE to help prevent youth substance misuse.

Issues:Health Care

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An outline of the state of Connecticut with the text: Congressman Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's Second District
August 30, 2023

NORWICH, CT – Rep. Joe Courtney and the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Lisa M. Gomez, met with mental health providers and patients to discuss the challenges Americans face in accessing care and the steps the Administration is taking to improve access.


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An outline of the state of Connecticut with the text: Congressman Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's Second District
August 29, 2023
Visit comes after Courtney-led legislation takes effect at U.S. Department of Labor

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An outline of the state of Connecticut with the text: Congressman Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's Second District
August 28, 2023
“My deepest sorrows go out to the families of the three Marines who lost their lives and the five in serious condition who were doing important work in the Northern Territories of Australia."

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An outline of the state of Connecticut with the text: Congressman Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's Second District
August 25, 2023

NORWICH, CT. – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following statement after the U.S. Navy announced a $2.7B contract for Sikorsky to build 35 CH-53K helicopters.


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An outline of the state of Connecticut with the text: Congressman Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's Second District
August 24, 2023

NORWICH, CT – Rep. Joe Courtney convened an information session with the Federal Trade Commission to help seniors identify and report fraudulent activity.


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Rep. Joe Courtney white text on blue background with outline of the district
August 22, 2023

NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (R-FL) introduced H.R.


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An outline of the state of Connecticut with the text: Congressman Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's Second District
August 16, 2023
“Now, the Inflation Reduction Act is providing essential savings for seniors and many Americans through reduced health care costs, including the $35 per month cap on insulin for seniors on Medicare."

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An outline of the state of Connecticut with the text: Congressman Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's Second District
August 10, 2023
“Veterans exposed to Agent Orange who served in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Guam, and Gulf War and Post 9/11 veterans who were exposed to burn pits and other toxins covered under the PACT Act must file a claim or an intent to file by Monday, August 14th, 2023, to receive benefits backdated to August 10th, 2022.”