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July 19, 2021
“This is good news for the many, many workers in eastern Connecticut who rely on both Shore Line East and Amtrak trains to get to work every day—and we’ve heard from a lot of them,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues:
Transportation & Infrastructure
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July 16, 2021
This afternoon, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that his remaining five Community Project Funding requests for local priorities in eastern Connecticut were included in the latest round of FY 2022 funding bills approved today in the House Appropriations Committee.
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July 16, 2021
“We put our heads together with local leaders in town government and the nonprofit sector in eastern Connecticut to support these local projects, and this marks a big step forward in making it final,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues:
Eastern Connecticut
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July 15, 2021
“This new American Rescue Plan relief funding is going to help the Mystic Aquarium hit the ground running as they get back on their feet after a tough year,” said Rep. Courtney.
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July 13, 2021
"This federal funding is going to help the Eugene O’Neill Theater and the other local venues we love to hit the ground running this summer after a tough year, and it’s another example of why I voted to pass the American Rescue Plan," Courtney said.
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July 7, 2021
“We’re seeing over and over again how the American Rescue Plan is targeted at our local recovery in eastern Connecticut, and it’s great to see support coming home to assist the historic Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam,” Rep. Courtney said.
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July 2, 2021
“The Danielson Airport is a major economic driver for the Town of Killingly, the Quiet Corner and our entire region, and this American Rescue Plan relief funding is going to help it stay that way,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues:
Eastern Connecticut
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July 1, 2021
“The INVEST in America Act would provide our state with the funding we need to complete some of our biggest and most important infrastructure priorities, creating jobs and giving a boost to every single family and business entity that uses our highways and bridges," said Rep. Courtney.
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June 30, 2021
“The Subcommittee’s support for submarine construction in this funding bill is another endorsement of President Biden’s clear-eyed and forward-thinking defense priorities,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
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June 30, 2021
“As the Representative for eastern Connecticut, which is home to more active-duty servicemembers and veterans than anywhere else in the state, it means a great deal to me to have the support of organizations like the IAVA, the VFW, the Military Officers Association and so many others,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Veterans & Military Personnel