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Rep. Courtney Announces Vietnam Veterans of America Endorsement of the Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act
October 21, 2019
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“To have the support of the Vietnam Veterans of America for my bill, the Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act, is particularly significant,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Veterans & Military Personnel Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act
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Rep. Courtney, House Education & Labor Committee Vote to Approve H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act
October 17, 2019
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Rep. Courtney has called for an end to the practice of drug manufacturers “using Americans as a piggy bank,” and has said that H.R. 3 “will be the most significant piece of legislation on health care that will happen in this Congress.”
Issues: Health Care Lower Drug Costs Now Act
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Rep. Courtney Statement on the Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings
October 17, 2019
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“The passing of Elijah Cummings is a terrible loss for his family and community, and for our country. He was a deeply principled person who conducted himself with the highest ethics and dignity."
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Rep. Courtney Announces AMVETS Endorsement of his bill, the Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act
October 15, 2019
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“AMVETS is an organization made up of veterans serving veterans – they’re a strong advocate for over 250,000 men and women who served our country, and I’m proud to have their support for my bill,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Veterans & Military Personnel Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act
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Rep. Courtney Statement Upon Introduction of bill to Overhaul Higher Education, the College Affordability Act
October 15, 2019
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior member of the House Committee on Education & Labor, applauded the introduction the College Affordability Act, a bill to improve accountability, accessibility, and affordability in higher education. The College Affordability Act contains provisions that Rep.

Issues: Education
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Rep. Courtney Warns Withdrawal of Troops from Northeastern Syria Puts U.S. Allies in Danger, Harms Counter-ISIS Efforts
October 10, 2019
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, joined Rep. Jason Crowe (CO-06) and 56 other Members of Congress in writing to President Trump to warn that his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northeastern Syria in advance of a known Turkish military operation puts U.S. allies in danger, and harms ongoing counter-ISIS efforts.

In their letter to the President, the Members wrote:

Issues: Defense & National Security
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Rep. Courtney Announces Disabled American Veterans’ Endorsement of Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act
October 9, 2019
Press Release
“DAV is a great advocate for over one million of our nation’s veterans, and I’m grateful to have their support,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Veterans & Military Personnel Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act
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Congressman Joe Courtney’s Remarks at the Christening of the USS Oregon
October 7, 2019
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Finally, it is a pleasure to welcome back to Groton the ship’s sponsor and Oregon native Dana Richardson and former Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson. The Admiral and Mrs. Richardson were stationed here when he commanded DEVRON 12, and most recently attended the USS Illinois christening. I can’t think of a ship sponsor better prepared to take on the solemn duty to support the ship and its crew over the lifetime of Oregon than Mrs. Richardson.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Rep. Courtney Presents Local Manufacturers with Export Achievement Awards on National Manufacturing Day
October 4, 2019
Press Release
“Manufacturing is the powerhouse of eastern Connecticut’s economy,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Eastern Connecticut
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Rep. Courtney Announces Outstanding Independent Evaluation Results of 2nd District Job Training Initiative
September 27, 2019
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“From the new submarine production facility now under construction in Groton, to the upcoming rollout of the next block of Virginia-class submarines, there continues to be a lot of activity at hand and ahead for eastern Connecticut’s manufacturing sector,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Economy & Jobs Eastern Connecticut
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