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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney announced today that he will serve as the top Democrat on the Education and Workforce Committee's Workforce Protections Subcommittee in the 113^th Congress.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney today released the following statement after President Obama unveiled common-sense proposals to strengthen gun laws and bolster school security:

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Joe Courtney today released the following statement after he and bipartisan majority in the House voted, 241-180, to pass a $50.4-billion relief package for Hurricane Sandy victims. The vote comes 11 days after the House approved $9.7 billion in funding to replenish the National Flood Insurance Program.

WASHINGTON, DC – After Electric Boat's 2013 legislative breakfast this morning, Congressman Joe Courtney applauded the steadily-improving employment situation at the Groton-based submarine manufacturer.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Joe Courtney today released the following statement after he and the House voted to pass $9.7 billion of relief for Hurricane Sandy victims. The funding replenishes the National Flood Insurance Program, which is expected to run out of money to pay claims related to the storm next week.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Joe Courtney today released the following statement after House Republicans reversed their previous position and opted not to hold a vote on a bipartisan, Senate-passed Hurricane Sandy relief package. The House GOP's decision means that a relief package will not be considered during the 112^th Congress.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Joe Courtney today released the following statement after voting for bipartisan legislation to avoid the fiscal cliff and sequestration. The House passed the legislation by a vote of 257-167.