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Courtney, Perez Highlight Job Training Connecting Electric Boat with Skilled Workforce

May 28, 2015

GROTON, CT--Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez to Electric Boat (EB) in Groton to discuss the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act’s critical role in expanding job training and opening doors to employment for eastern Connecticut workers.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

Congressmen Courtney, Gibson advance critical Lyme Disease legislation

May 21, 2015

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WASHINGTON– Congressmen Joe Courtney (CT-2) and Chris Gibson (NY-19) announced today the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved their legislation to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, agreeing to include the provisions in a broader bill to strengthen medical research and innovation.

Issues: Health Care

Courtney Congratulates Dymotek on Presidential "E" Award

May 18, 2015

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WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker in presenting the President’s “E” Award for achievements in exports to the Dymotek Corporation of Ellington, Connecticut.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

Courtney Statement on Vote for the Defense Authorization Bill

May 15, 2015

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WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement on his vote to pass the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was approved by a vote 269 to 151:

“The 2016 NDAA was the product of a thoughtful bipartisan process in the House Armed Services Committee—a rarity in Congr

Issues: Defense & National Security

As Interest Rates Drop for New Student Loans, Courtney Highlights Need for Refinancing Options

May 14, 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, as new, lower interest rates were announced for student loans for the 2015-2016 school year, Representative Joe Courtney (CT-2) called on House Republican leaders to schedule a vote on his legislation, H.R.

Issues: Education

Courtney Statement on the Nomination of Admiral John Richardson as New Chief of Naval Operations

May 13, 2015

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Washington—Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement on President Obama’s nomination of Admiral John Richardson to the post of Chief of Naval Operations, replacing retiring Admiral Jonathan Greenert:

“President Obama has made an outstanding choice by nominating John Richardson to be the next Chief of Naval Operations.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Courtney Presents World War I Purple Heart to Enfield Family

May 11, 2015

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Enfield, CT—This morning, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) presented two service medals to the family of Private Patrick O’Brien, who served in the U.S. Army in France and lost his life on October 6th, 1918, during World War I. Mary Knapp, O’Brien’s niece and a veteran who served in the U.S.

Issues: Veterans & Military Personnel

Courtney Lauds Committee Passage of National Defense Authorization Act

April 30, 2015

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Washington—Early this morning, the House Armed Services Committee approved the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes full funding for submarine construction and procurement.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Ranking Member Courtney’s Opening Remarks For Seapower And Projection Forces Subcommittee Ranking Member Courtney’s Opening Remarks For Seapower And Projection Forces Subcommittee Mark up of HR 1735, FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act

April 29, 2015

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Opening Statement of Representative JoeOpening Statement of Representative Joe Courtney (CT-2)

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This is my first mark-up as Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, and I am proud that this measure reflects the bipartisan and in-depth work that our panel has done over the last several months.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Announces New Legislation to Repeal Excise Tax, Protect Workers' Health Benefits

April 28, 2015

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WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) unveiled new legislation that would repeal the excise tax on high-cost health insurance plans scheduled to go into effect in 2018. Also known as the “Cadillac tax,” the policy would apply a 40 percent tax on health insurance expenditures over $10,200 per person and $27,500 per family.

Issues: Health Care Repeal the Cadillac Tax

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