The massive bill would also strip Confederate names from military bases and end transfers of military equipment to local police.
Joe Courtney
Joe Courtney, a Democrat, has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s second congressional district since 2007.
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CT lawmakers raised more than $1 million each in campaign cash, outpacing challengers
As the pandemic poses new challenges in raising money, political candidates need campaign cash more than ever.
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As pandemic surges, Congress pressed to take up new stimulus bill that would send billions of dollars to individuals, states
An extension of federal unemployment benefits, another round of stimulus checks and hazard pay are on the table.
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Navy, Electric Boat reach $10.3 billion deal to begin building Columbia-class subs
‘It’s a very big milestone for the program,’ said Rep. Joe Courtney.
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Coast Guard Academy failed to address racial harassment incidents or punish offenders, IG report says
An inspector general verified 16 allegations of race-based harassment, but said in many cases nothing was done about them.
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U.S. House approves new stimulus payments, billions for states, in massive coronavirus bill
Many HEROES Act provisions are likely to be dropped or scaled back to win Senate and White House support.
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House Dems propose new $1,200 stimulus checks, billions for states, renters, and essential workers
Connecticut Democrats support the $3 trillion bill, but Republicans say the ‘wish list’ is DOA.
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U.S. House approves new coronavirus stimulus bill; CT Dems say it’s not enough
“’This is not everything we wanted,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro. “Next we need relief for states and localities.”
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GOP rival ends quarter with more campaign cash than DeLauro, but coronavirus boosts incumbent advantage
Republican challengers are struggling to raise money and win name recognition in a time of social distancing.
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Congress stumbles on new COVID-19 aid for small businesses, states, hospitals
Rep. Joe Courtney says ‘the well is going empty,” but partisan differences stall new federal coronavirus-response help.
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House approves massive coronavirus bill
DeLauro, Himes, Courtney and Larson all drove from Connecticut to approve $2 trillion package amid coronavirus concerns.
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CT lawmakers grapple with how to serve constituents, conduct duties, in coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis has physically isolated Connecticut’s lawmakers from their constituents and brought unpredictable challenges.
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U.S. House hopes to vote on massive new coronavirus spending bill
The House has teed up a multi-billion dollar coronavirus bill with a new paid sick leave program and enhanced unemployment insurance.
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CT delegation has wait-and-see attitude toward presidential endorsement
The plurality of Democratic presidential candidates poses a problem for the members of Connecticut’s delegation, who are holding back on endorsing anyone.
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CT lawmakers slam Trump diversion of F-35, National Guard funds to border wall
The syphoning of more military funding means the Pentagon has given nearly $10 billion since last year to help pay for a wall between Mexico and the United States.