Press Releases
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August 30, 2019
Vernon, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) today announced a host of federal grant awards totaling over $100,000 that are bound for projects throughout eastern Connecticut. The U.S.
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August 23, 2019
VERNON, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) welcomed the announcement by Eversource that the company has reconsidered its practice of charging homeowners to reactivate gas lines before moving back into their homes following repairs related to crumbling concrete foundations:
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Crumbling Foundations
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August 14, 2019
“We strongly disagree with this change in policy,” wrote the bipartisan coalition. “It
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Veterans & Military Personnel
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August 5, 2019
Norwich, CT– Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) released the following statement on the need for Senate action on House-passed gun violence prevention legislation following this weekend's deadly mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.
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August 2, 2019
“Essex is a beautiful and important part of our region’s maritime heritage and economy, and I am proud to have worked with local officials to win support for this important investment in the safety of the town’s waters,” Congressman Courtney said.
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Eastern Connecticut
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August 2, 2019
“Essex is a beautiful and important part of our region’s maritime heritage and economy, and I am proud to have worked with local officials to win support for this important investment in the safety of the town’s waters,” Congressman Courtney said.
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Eastern Connecticut
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August 1, 2019
“This bipartisan measure eliminates the possibility of a default and reduces the risk of another shutdown,” said Congressman Courtney.
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July 26, 2019
“It’s great to have Eagle back home where she belongs,” Courtney said. “The profile of this historic vessel has been a staple of the New London waterfront for decades."
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July 25, 2019
“The full faith and credit of the United States should never come into question,” said Congressman Courtney. “With passage of our bipartisan budget deal today, the House did its job to ensure that the U.S. will remain the leader in the global economy, and in national security."
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July 25, 2019
“I’ve heard an outpouring of concern expressed from people across eastern Connecticut about the treatment of children and families at CBP facilities along the U.S.-Mexico border,” said Congressman Courtney.