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July 1, 2019
“Our nation’s disabled veterans have made incredible sacrifices for our nation, and it is a disservice to them and their families to wrap up the discharge of their federal student loan debt in bureaucratic red tape,” said Courtney.
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June 27, 2019
“There has been dissension and outright misrepresentation over the findings of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report since it was first completed,” said Congressman Courtney.
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June 27, 2019
“The Supreme Court’s opinion today on gerrymandering cases represents a complete abdication of the responsibilities the Court is charged with,” said Congressman Courtney
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June 27, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 (H.R. 3351). The appropriations measure provides $24.6 billion to cover a broad range of government functions and services, including the Department of Treasury, Executive Office of the President, District of Columbia and Federal Judiciary, the Small Business Administration, and the Election Assistance Commission.
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June 26, 2019
“The battle is over, and our Blue Water veterans won,” said Congressman Courtney.
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Rep. Courtney Statement on Robert Mueller’s Agreement to Testify Before the House of Representatives
June 26, 2019
“Former Special Robert Mueller’s agreement to testify before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees is representative of the continued good work of the Committees, and of Chairman Nadler and Chairman Schiff.”
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June 25, 2019
“Plum Island is home to a diverse ecosystem, and it is a critical habitat for marine animals, migratory birds, and rare plants,” said the Representatives. “
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June 25, 2019
“Today’s passage of our second appropriations minibus represents continued forward progress on many fronts, and it’s a clear sign that we’re continuing to get work done and produce results here in the House,” said Congressman Courtney.
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June 25, 2019
"We appreciate that the Congress is unlikely to complete its work on the FY20 NDAA before the implementation of changes to DOD Instruction 1341.13 take effect on July 12, 2019. We would also note DOD’s deference in FY16 to legislation on this issue which had not passed both houses of Congress, nor into law,” the letter states.
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Defense & National Security
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June 20, 2019
“As China and Russia continue to push the boundaries of their maritime claims, it is of utmost importance that the U.S. Senate take up and ratify the UNCLOS treaty,” said Congressman Courtney.