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May 28, 2021
“President Biden’s budget submission is the start of an intense process to achieve the right balance of our national defense. It is noteworthy at the outset that the nearly $12 billion request for submarine construction and development is the largest investment in our undersea fleet since the 1980s,” said Courtney.

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May 26, 2021
One of the best ways to encourage healthy eating is within the federal school meal programs under your jurisdiction,” Courtney and Thompson wrote.
Issues: Agriculture

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May 25, 2021
"Our troops and their families deserve the full benefit of student loan forgiveness that they’ve earned while serving overseas, and this bill will help them get it," said Rep. Courtney.

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May 19, 2021
“I am grateful every day for the opportunity to represent the men and women in eastern Connecticut who wear our nation’s uniform, and to work across the aisle to support our Armed Services and USTRANSCOM,” said Congressman Courtney.

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May 18, 2021
"I am honored to be designated as a member of the bipartisan Board of Visitors for the Coast Guard Academy, and I’m looking forward to joining President Biden tomorrow as we celebrate and congratulate these hardworking young Americans on their achievements," Courtney said.

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May 14, 2021
“Congress needs to focus on working across the aisle to strengthen America’s workforce, and today I was glad we came together to pass the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act,” said Congressman Courtney.

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May 12, 2021
“Today’s jobs numbers should be a wake-up call to a lot of armchair economic experts that even though our recovery is moving forward, we’ve still got big challenges to overcome, and people still need support,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Education

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May 11, 2021
“Keeping our schools open is in the first row of priorities when it comes to getting life back to normal, and getting peoples’ careers and our economy back on track,” said Rep. Courtney.

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May 10, 2021
“The American Rescue Plan is continuing to fuel eastern Connecticut’s economic recovery, and it’s going to help our schools stay open and get kids back on track as we move ahead,” said Congressman Courtney.