Press Releases
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April 24, 2020
NORWICH, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following statement today after media reports indicated that the U.S. Navy has recommended the reinstatement of Captain Brett Crozier, the Commanding Officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt:
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April 23, 2020
“The bipartisan CARES Act was signed into law just four weeks ago, and already much of those hundreds of billions of dollars in resources have been expended,” said Congressman Courtney.
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April 22, 2020
“I’ve been working to secure clarification on this issue for months now,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Crumbling Foundations
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April 22, 2020
“While we applaud the speed at which the Paycheck Protection Program was rolled out, we hope that you may address the concerns of our agricultural business constituents before additional funding is authorized for disbursement by Congress,” the members wrote.
Issues:
Agriculture
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April 19, 2020
“Bipartisan negotiations are closing in fast on a bigger boost for small businesses than originally put forth by Senator McConnell, as well as for new funding for hospitals and COVID-19 testing,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Health Care
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April 17, 2020
“This federal funding is more important than ever – it’s good to see a new round of much-needed support coming in for our health care professionals"
Issues:
Health Care
Eastern Connecticut
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April 16, 2020
“These new federal dollars were authorized specifically to help rural communities get the resources they need to stay connected, stay healthy, and to keep the edge in the fight against COVID-19,” said Congressman Courtney
Issues:
Agriculture
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April 9, 2020
“The Gilman Brothers have a long history of stepping up to the plate to help America through times of emergency,” said Congressman Courtney.
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April 8, 2020
“In 2016, the Seapower Subcommittee heard alarming testimony that without replacement of the aging training ships assigned to the State Maritime Academies..."
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April 7, 2020
“This federal funding was authorized as part of the bipartisan CARES Act, which Congress passed ten days ago to help make sure that health care professionals – our frontline in the fight against COVID-19 – have the tools and resources they need to win,” said Congressman Courtney.