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The Day: Submarine Indiana to make Groton its home sooner than expected

August 3, 2018

By Lindsay Boyle

The Navy’s newest submarine will make Groton its home after its Sept. 29 commissioning, which U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, said is seven months earlier than originally planned. Electric Boat already won a contract to perform maintenance on the USS Indiana, a Virginia-class, fast-attack submarine, beginning in November. The work will correct any defects found during so-called "shakedown" testing before the submarine is deployed.

Norwich Bulletin: The job center’s importance cannot be overstated

July 28, 2018

In The News

Editorial

The full-service center is one of only five of its kind in the state and will include various services and specialists for jobseekers — even a self-service center with computers, Internet service, research material and phones. For the employers who are trying to fill the increasing number of manufacturing jobs being created in this region and throughout the state, American Job Center East is a way to grow the state’s workforce. John Beauregard, the president and CEO of the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB), points to the Eastern CT Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative (MPI) as an example of why the American Job Center East model works.

Courtney Leads Bipartisan Effort Opposing New Restrictions on Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits

July 27, 2018

Press Release

(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) sent a letter signed by 83 of his colleagues in the House of Representatives from both sides of the political aisle to Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis strongly opposing a July 12 policy change from the Department of Defense (DOD) that would prevent service members with greater than 16 years of service from transferring their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to eligible family members. The letter was also signed by Representatives John B.

Issues: Veterans & Military Personnel

Courtney Statement on Final Passage of FY19 Defense Authorization Bill

July 26, 2018

Press Release

“Over the last year, my committee has heard the relentless drumbeat of anxiety and concern about the looming shortfall in our attack submarine fleet. Without timely action by Congress, the Trump administration, and the Navy, the fleet will fall to just 42 submarines within the next decade,” said Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act Passes the House

July 25, 2018

Press Release

“This bill is about preparing secondary and postsecondary students with the academic and technical skills that are required to be successful in the workforce at a critical time for our economy,” said Courtney. “All across the country there is an exciting and growing need for trade and technical skills to fill jobs that young people can build a career and life around.

Issues: Education

Courtney, Education Committee Introduce Higher Education Bill That Would Provide Every Student with The Opportunity for A Debt-Free College Degree

July 25, 2018

Press Release

“In a year that has been marked by GOP efforts to roll back federal programs designed to make college more affordable, I am pleased to join my colleagues in introducing our bill that would provide every student with the opportunity to earn a debt-free degree,” said Courtney.

Issues: Education

Courtney Opposes Cutting Coast Guard Funding to Pay for Operations on the Southern Border

July 23, 2018

Press Release

(Washington, DC) —Friday, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces and co-chair of the Congressional Coast Guard Caucus, joined 15 bipartisan members of the House of Representatives in sending a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Department of Homeland Security expressing opposition to any funding cuts to the U.S. Coast Guard budget in order to offset increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations along the southern border.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

The Day: Courtney criticizes proposed cuts to Coast Guard to pay for border security

July 23, 2018

In The News

U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, is among a group of bipartisan lawmakers criticizing the Trump administration for a proposal to cut funding for the Coast Guard to pay for border security.

On Friday, Courtney joined 15 members of the U.S. House in sending a letter to the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Homeland Security expressing opposition to cuts to the Coast Guard budget to offset increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations along the southern border.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

House Approves Larson, Courtney Amendments to Help Residents and Areas At-Risk of Crumbing Foundations

July 20, 2018

Press Release

"Homeowners in more than three dozen towns in north central and northeast Connecticut have reported that their home foundations are failing due to the mineral pyrrhotite that could affect up to 35,000 homes in the area. That is why it is critical to make sure that all municipal, state, federal and private sector measures are taken to address this catastrophe. This week was another small step to help our constituents as two amendments passed in the House of Representatives."

Issues: Crumbling Foundations Eastern Connecticut Information For Homeowners With Crumbling Foundations

Courtney’s Office Assists ECSU Professor With Securing Student Loan Forgiveness After Mix-up

July 18, 2018

Constituent Corner

Meredith Clermont-Ferrand is a professor at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic. Last spring, Meredith contacted my office seeking assistance with FedLoan Servicing, a private company that operates in partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Education. As a professor at ECSU, Meredith is eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program that is designed to reimburse college graduates for student loans if they pursue a career in public service. In addition to working in a public service career, graduates must first make a total of 120 on-time monthly loan payments before qualifying for the PSLF program.

Issues: Education

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