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As Interest Rates Drop for New Student Loans, Courtney Highlights Need for Refinancing Options
May 14, 2015
Press Release
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
Press Release
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
Press Release
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
Press Release
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
Press Release
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
Press Release

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
Courtney Announces Placement of Memorial Headstone for the Late U.S. Army Captain Arnie Holm of Waterford
April 25, 2015
Press Release
Holm was killed in action in Vietnam helicopter crash in 1972; His remains were not recovered until 2011
Issues: Veterans & Military Personnel
Ranking Member Courtney’s Opening Remarks For Seapower And Projection Forces Subcommittee Mark up of HR 1735, FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act
April 23, 2015
Press Release

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 Statement On Release Of Seapower And Projection Forces Subcommittee Mark
April 22, 2015
Press Release
“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,” said Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Courtney, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Child and Adolescent Mental Health Needs
April 16, 2015
Press Release

WASHINGTON—Congressmen Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Chris Collins (NY-27) today issued the following statements after introducing the bipartisan Ensuring Children’s Access to Specialty Care Act.

Issues: Health Care
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