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WASHINGTON—As the federal government resumes its regular operations after the House Republican-led government shutdown, Congressman Joe Courtney released the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ return to normal service:

Washington– Congressman Courtney tonight voted in favor of a long-delayed, bipartisan measure to end the 16 day Federal Government shutdown and raise the nation’s debt ceiling through early February.

Congressman Courtney today applauded Navy Secretary Ray Mabus’s announcement that the Navy will place women on two Groton-based Virginia Class Attacks Submarines, the USS Virginia and the USS Minnesota.

“Today’s announcement reflects the outstanding performance of our female submariners in submarine training programs and in service on our SSBNs and SSGNs. Further integrating women into our submarine force is a welcome step forward and will ensure that the Navy can continue to maximize the skill and talent of all those seeking to serve our country.”

WASHINGTON DC– With House Speaker John Boehner paralyzed with inaction, Congressman Courtney today announced that he has joined with fellow Members of Congress to sign a petition to reopen the government. This special congressional procedure, known as a discharge petition, allows a majority of Members to bypass Speaker Boehner and force an up or down vote on a bill to reopen the government.

WASHINGTON—Today, on the eleventh day of the House Republican-led government shutdown, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after Speaker Boehner again refused to hold a vote on the Senate-passed bill to fund the government:

WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after the House unanimously passed a bill to allow the Defense Department to deliver payments to families of fallen soldiers: