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October 26, 2021
No Social Security beneficiary should receive a below-poverty level check each month, especially not after paying into the program over the course of their working lives.
October 22, 2021
“There are thousands of working moms all across eastern Connecticut, and in just about every industry you could think of—from our shipbuilders and engineers, to our farmers, medical professionals, and many more,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Economy & Jobs
October 20, 2021
Courtney highlighted President Biden’s visit to Connecticut, and re-emphasized the President’s call for support to America’s child daycare centers—support that is needed to help working parents re-enter the economy, and which is included in the House’s Build Back Better legislation.
Issues:
COVID-19 Resource Page
Economy & Jobs
October 19, 2021
“Today, my colleagues and I received the first round of documents from the U.S. Navy’s command investigation into the devastating fire onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard"
October 19, 2021
“General Colin Powell was a husband, a father, and for thirty-five years he wore the uniform of the United States of America. He was an honorable American, and a reminder of how far hard work and perseverance can take you in our country. May he rest in peace.”
October 14, 2021
“Congratulations to the New London Police Department and to the City of New London [...] — this is a win for our police officers, and for the communities that depend on them,” said Rep. Courtney.
October 12, 2021
“Congratulations to Ayanti on this remarkable achievement, and thank you to the NAACP for recognizing the years of dedication and hard work she’s contributed to our communities here in eastern Connecticut,” said Congressman Courtney.
October 12, 2021
NEW LONDON, Conn. (Tribune News Service) — The U.S. Department of Education has adopted policy changes pushed by U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, that will help service members gain easier student loan forgiveness.
October 6, 2021
“President Biden and Secretary Cardona have officially put the Department of Education back on the side of American students, workers, and student loan borrowers of all ages—if it wasn’t clear before, it should be now,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Education
October 4, 2021
NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) welcomed news from the Biden Administration indicating that long awaited changes to fix the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program will soon be revealed.
Issues:
Education