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March 26, 2020
“Our health care professionals are working on the front lines of this pandemic in health centers and clinics – they’re keeping our eastern Connecticut communities safe and healthy, and we’ve got to keep working together to support them,” said Congressman Courtney.

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March 26, 2020
“Americans are worried about their finances more than ever, and while efforts by the Administration and Congress have sought to ease the burden of student loan debt..."
Issues: Education

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March 26, 2020
“We’ve got to be prepared to deploy a COVID-19 vaccine as widely as possible once it’s developed,” said Rep. Courtney, “it's the only way we can ensure a clear victory for Americans in this fight."

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March 25, 2020
“The Emergency Coronavirus package unveiled last night is a much improved plan that now directs critical resources to America’s health care workers and hospitals, state governments, unemployed workers and small employers..."

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March 24, 2020
“As Congress considers further legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we urge you to include support for our nation’s first responders, especially fire and emergency medical services (EMS), who are serving on the frontlines of this outbreak."

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March 20, 2020
“After speaking with thousands of eastern Connecticut residents via two remote distance town halls this week, there is no doubt that Senator McConnell’s proposed COVID-19 aid package totally misses the mark..."
Issues: Health Care

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March 19, 2020
"The only way we can ensure a clear victory in the fight to curb the spread of COVID-19 is by making sure that all Americans are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine once it's developed," said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Health Care

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March 18, 2020
“Since Friday, there have been thousands of new applications for unemployment assistance in Connecticut each day,” said Congressman Courtney.

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March 17, 2020
“The Department of Education’s announcement last night that student loan borrowers are going to be forced to continue to pay existing monthly payments is hardly much help for people facing layoffs, reductions in hours, and loss of income amid the outbreak of COVID-19,” said Courtney.

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March 14, 2020
“The ripple effects made by COVID-19 may be felt for months, and we need to help eastern Connecticut families, schools, businesses, and others to brace for any economic and social impacts made as we take precautions to help folks stay healthy and safe,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Health Care