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WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday evening, Congressman Joe Courtney donated blood at the Red Cross donation center in Norwich (photo attached). As news of Ebola causes anxiety for U.S. residents, donating blood and getting vaccinated against the flu will help local health systems better prepare for emergencies of all kinds. Courtney has scheduled his flu shot for Monday in Vernon.
"Donating blood is one of the most basic and effective ways that Connecticut citizens can contribute to the readiness of our local hospitals for a range of emergencies,” said Courtney.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (CT-2) issued a reminder to Medicare beneficiaries in eastern Connecticut that open enrollment begins today and extends through December 7, 2014. Medicare open enrollment is the period when beneficiaries can change their health plan and prescription drug coverage for 2015. If an enrollee's current plan meets the enrollee's health care needs in 2015, the enrollee will not do not need to do anything additional.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) announced that Medicare beneficiaries will not see any increase in premium costs for Medicare Part B in 2015. Despite claims that Part B premiums would rise significantly for seniors, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) confirmed the standard premium for 2015 will be $104.90—the same as in 2013 and 2014.
Washington D.C.—On September 18, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) spoke with Ukrainian President Poroshenko to express solidarity with him and the Ukrainian people in the midst of a crisis with Russian-supported separatists on behalf of Courtney’s constituents in eastern Connecticut. Poroshenko had just finished addressing a Joint Session of Congress, which he called an example of “our joint and common strength.”
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Trade Adjustment Assistance will help workers gain new skills
Sprague, CT—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2 ) and Sprague First Selectwoman and State Senator Cathy Osten announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has approved the petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) on behalf of the displaced workers of Fusion Paperboard. Congressman Courtney wrote a letter to U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez in August supporting the petition for TAA for Fusion workers.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney announced that the New London Fire Department will receive a $138,000 grant Operation & Safety Grant to upgrade hoses and nozzles. The grant was made available through the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
“This funding will help New London’s first responders keep citizens safe. It is critical that our brave firefighters have the quality equipment they need to be safe and effective on the job,” Congressman Courtney said.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney issued the following statement on the McKeon Amendment to the Continuing Resolution, to provide authority for the Defense Department to train and to equip Syrian opposition forces: