Press Releases | Congressman Joe Courtney
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April 1, 2020
“Passage of the bipartisan CARES Act opened up numerous additional resources for small business owners, and kickstarted brand new programs that will help streamline cashflow directly to small businesses,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Economy & Jobs

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March 30, 2020
“Concerns about retaining the value of a home are even more important during times of economic uncertainty like these,” said Congressman Courtney.

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March 29, 2020
“Today’s announcement that FEMA has approved Connecticut’s request for a Stafford Act disaster declaration is a critical order that provides a strong financial backstop to state and local COVID-19 emergency efforts,"

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March 27, 2020
“The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life for everyone, but people in eastern Connecticut need to know that more help is on the way,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Economy & Jobs

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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