Joe Courtney · [email protected]

November 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM

an impossible choice

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John — 142,000 people in CT are facing skyrocketing health care costs, and here in eastern CT more than 22,000 people are facing premium increases – all because House Republicans have failed to maintain longstanding Affordable Care Act tax credits. I …

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November 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM

A Seriously Flawed Deal Raises Health Care Costs, A Milestone for the Coast Guard Museum, and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It's Joe Courtney. I'm here to share an update on a seriously flawed funding deal, a milestone for construction of the National Coast Guard Museum, and more from the week. As always, thanks for starting your weeke…

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November 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Honoring the Sacrifices of our Veterans

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ …

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

November 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Visiting CT Food Pantries, a Town Hall with Students, and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It's Joe Courtney.   The government has now been shutdown for 38 days, the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The U.S. House has been closed for 49 days. I have been through government shutdowns before. The path t…

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

November 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM

Democratic wins in eastern Connecticut and across the nation

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ Hi John, On Tuesday, voters in eastern Connecticut and across the nation made one thing clear: the American people are tired of Trump’s broken promises, particularly his failure to address the rising cost of living. Donald Trump is underwater in poll…

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

October 31, 2025 at 11:25 PM

Tonight's deadline

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ Hi John,   The ongoing government shutdown is a MAGA failure of leadership. Their refusal to act in the face of a looming health care crisis isn’t just bad policy, it’s morally wrong. Seniors, families with young kids, and small business owners will se…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

October 31, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Fighting to Keep Food Assistance Online and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It's Joe Courtney.   We are on week five of the government shutdown. The path to end it with a bipartisan agreement is clear, but unfortunately, Speaker Johnson continues to keep lawmakers away from Washington. I…

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  Courtney HQ · [email protected]

October 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM

Joe’s message

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John,   We wanted to bump the latest message from Joe about the ongoing government shutdown and the consequences for eastern Connecticut. Please read on — and we’re so grateful for anything you can chip in.   DONATE Begin Forwarded Message: Hi…

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  Team Courtney · [email protected]

October 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM

A disaster for Eastern Connecticut workers

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ Hi John, Connecticut’s Second District has more federal workers than any other district in our state. These hardworking folks protect our coastlines, maintain our world-class naval vessels, and keep our communities safe — and right now, most of these …

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

October 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Literal and metaphorical wrecking balls

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​   Hi John, Last week, Donald Trump demolished an entire wing of the White House as part of his ridiculous plan to build a golden ballroom for himself. At the same time, his Republican allies in Congress have continued to keep our government shut — eve…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

October 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM

An Unacceptable Cost Hike for CT Families, the Next Virginia-class Submarine, and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It's Joe Courtney.    We are now in the fourth week of the government shutdown. I’m here with an update on the clear path to end this impasse and more from the week. Please do not hesitate to contact my office f…

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  Joe (personal) · [email protected]

October 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM

GOP obstruction is hurting folks across Connecticut

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​   Hi John, This shutdown didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of political gamesmanship from Republicans who refuse to put people before partisanship. But the even greater danger is what comes next. If they don’t act to extend the Affordable …

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  Team Courtney · [email protected]

October 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Republicans are in the lifeline cutting business

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ Hi John, Did you see Joe’s latest message? The federal shutdown is dragging on as Republicans refuse to act to keep health care affordable for millions. Connecticut’s 2nd District has more federal workers than any other district in our state, and thes…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Are Your Health Care Costs Increasing?

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It's Joe Courtney.    We are on day 21 of the government shutdown – and day 32 since House Speaker Mike Johnson last brought the House of Representatives into session.    Congress must get back to work to reopen…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

October 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Connecticut families are paying the price

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ Hi John, Right now, thousands of federal workers across eastern Connecticut are bearing the brunt of Washington’s dysfunction. They’re protecting our coastlines, inspecting our food, and keeping our skies safe — all without a paycheck. In a recent a…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

October 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM

An Eastern CT Nurse Urges Action on Health Care, Cutting Through the Talking Points, and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It's Joe Courtney.    We are on day 17 of the government shutdown. Incredibly, the Speaker of the House has closed the House for any business for 28 days, and just canceled session days for all of next week.   …

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

October 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM

A Robust Town Hall, Fighting to Pay Our Troops, and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It's Joe Courtney.    We are on day 10 of this unnecessary government shutdown. I’m continuing to urge my colleagues to come to the table for a bipartisan compromise to end the shutdown and prevent a huge increas…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

October 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Why I’m deferring my paycheck

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ …

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

October 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM

Town Hall on the Government Shutdown

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It's Joe Courtney.    The government has entered a shutdown because Congress and the White House failed to reach a bipartisan agreement to fund the government. Federal agencies are now operating in a diminished c…

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

October 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM

John, sign my petition demanding Speaker Johnson seat Representative-elect Grijalva

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ …

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

October 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM

The Government Shutdown & the Urgent Need to Prevent a Health Care Cost Hike

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It's Joe Courtney. Here to share the latest news on the unnecessary government shutdown and resources for eastern Connecticut.      This week, the government entered a shutdown because the White House and Con…

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

September 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM

We have work to do

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John, ​​At my town halls across Connecticut, I’ve heard people’s serious concerns about health care and SNAP cuts in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”. We have a lot of work to do. At the top of the list should be listening to warnings from patie…

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  Team Courtney · [email protected]

September 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Holding the line in swing districts like CT-02

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John , A coin flip. A jump ball. Neck and neck. That’s how experts are describing the fight for the House majority. Democrats are fired up about the Trump administration’s drift towards authoritarianism, and retaking Congress is critical to holding …

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

September 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM

Republicans are terrified of the consequences

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John – Right now, the fight for the House majority is 50/50. Democrats are energized across the country, have overperformed in special elections this year, and are poised to take on Republicans in the battle for Congress next year. But the GOP is t…

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

September 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM

Second to none

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ Hi John, ​​Eastern Connecticut’s ship and submarine builders are second to none. They produce our Navy’s most advanced vessels, and ensure that our troops are able to respond to any situation, anywhere and anytime. That’s why I was so proud to lead th…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

September 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Meeting with Health Care Providers, Resuming Work on Revolution Wind, and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It’s Joe Courtney. Here to share the latest news from this week.   First, I want to share an update on a potential government shutdown.    If the White House and Congress do not reach a bipartisan agreement to…

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  Courtney for Congress · [email protected]

September 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM

This administration needs to be checked

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John, ​​Since Donald Trump’s second presidency began, we’ve seen alarming attacks on the safeguards designed to restrain the executive branch. This administration has gone after colleges and universities, labor unions, the legal profession, and more. …

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

September 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Back to accountability.

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ Hi John, ​​I remain committed to ensuring accountability in Washington. Recently, my Republican colleagues supported the Big Ugly Bill and opposed efforts to release the Epstein files. Now, they’re working hard to shift the narrative. The reality is…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

September 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM

A Cliff for Health Care, Rallying for Medical Research, and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    After another busy week in Washington, I’m back home in eastern Connecticut. Here with an update on a cliff for our health care system, the need to protect medical research, and more from the week. As always, tha…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

September 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM

Celebrating U.S. Navy History, Meeting with Connecticut Farmers, and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It’s Joe Courtney. After a busy week in Congress, I'm back home in eastern Connecticut. Here with an update on the latest news from the week.    First, I want to thank FBI agents and local police in Utah for the…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

September 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM

Visiting a Farm in Ledyard, Meeting with the EB Metal Trades Council, and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It’s Joe Courtney. I'm here to share an update on the latest news from Congress and back home in eastern Connecticut. As always, thanks for starting your weekend here with me.    Visiting Full Heart Farm in Ledy…

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

September 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Thanking you on this Labor Day

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS Today, we honor the hardworking men and women who keep our communities strong​ John, Today, we honor the hardworking men and women who keep our communities strong — the teachers, nurses, tradespeople, first responders, and so many others who show up eve…

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  Joe · [email protected]

August 31, 2025 at 8:53 PM

If it wasn’t important

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John, it’s Joe. I wouldn’t reach out again if it wasn’t important, but I need your help. My August fundraising deadline is in just a few hours and I’m only $1,002 away from my goal. Can you pitch in just $5, $10 or even $20 right now? My team made a p…

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

August 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM

A right

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John– to be blunt: Health care costs are about to skyrocket. Because of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” ACA subsidies were not extended and enrollment was narrowed. Now, the Connecticut Insurance Department has warned that ACA premiums could increase as…

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August 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM

more for their billionaire donors

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John— Social Security is a promise that every American has earned. It’s the bedrock of our retirement, our disability safety net, and our commitment to our seniors. But the Trump Administration is attacking it just to give their billionaire donors …

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

August 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Fighting Back Against a Devastating Hit to Our Local Economy, Celebrating Workers, and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It’s Joe Courtney. Here to share an update on the latest news from the week in eastern Connecticut. As always, thanks for starting your weekend here with me.  Fighting Back Against a Devastating Hit to Our Local…

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  Courtney for Congress · [email protected]

August 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Stark contrast

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John, Next year’s election presents a stark contrast between progression and regression, and the power of our grassroots movement could very well determine whether or not Democrats take back the house. That means every single door knocked, every call …

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

August 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM

Back on track

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John, ​​We need to get Congress back on track, and that starts with taking back control of the House. From pushing back on the consequences of the “Big, Ugly Bill” to prioritizing policies that put working people first, winning the House next year wil…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

August 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM

Delivering Relief for Homeowners, a Dazzling New Mural in Vernon, and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It’s Joe Courtney. Here to share an update on the latest news from the week in eastern Connecticut. As always, thanks for starting your weekend here with me.  Crumbling Foundations: First Home Repaired with New …

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  Team Courtney · [email protected]

August 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Joe Courtney in the news!

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ Hi John, As the Trump administration ramps up its attacks on working families, federal workers, and essential services, Joe Courtney has continued to stand strong for eastern Connecticut — pushing back against these extreme policies and standing up fo…

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  Courtney HQ · [email protected]

August 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM

Every. Single. Time.

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John, Since winning his seat by just 83 votes in 2006, Joe has faced nonstop attacks from the Connecticut GOP and national Republicans. And every single time, Joe has outperformed every Democratic presidential, Senate, and gubernatorial candidate in …

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  Team JoCo · [email protected]

August 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Said it couldn’t be done

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John, In 2024, more than half of the towns Joe won in Connecticut’s Second Congressional District also voted for Donald Trump. While national pundits say it can’t be done, Joe is proving that Democrats can win in purple areas — not by compromising o…

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  Courtney HQ · [email protected]

August 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Joe’s focus

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John, Political experts agree that Democrats have been struggling to connect with “low propensity” voters — people who don’t always make it to the polls in every single election. But in 2024? Joe didn’t just reach them — he won them over, even some f…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

August 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Celebrating Record Wage Improvements for Groton Shipbuilders and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It’s Joe Courtney. Here with an update on the latest news from eastern Connecticut and lots more. As always, thanks for starting your weekend here with me.  Celebrating Record Wage Improvements for Groton Shipbu…

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

August 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Encouraging news!

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ Hi Johnthere– I wanted to share some encouraging news with you: A recent analysis of the 2024 elections found that our race here in eastern Connecticut was one of the strongest Democratic overperformances in all of New England. And it’s all because o…

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  Courtney HQ · [email protected]

August 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM

Confirmed

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John, New analysis from Split Ticket confirmed it: Joe is one of the top overperforming Democrats in all of New England. In the 2024 election, Joe’s margin outperformed other high-profile Democrats in the region by 8 percentage points. We’ve got 16 …

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

August 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM

After Health Care Cuts, Closing Gaps to Services in Northeastern CT, and Update on the Coast Guard Museum, and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It’s Joe Courtney. After a busy week in eastern Connecticut, I’m here to share an update on health care services, the National Coast Guard Museum, and lots more. As always, thanks for starting your week here with…

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  Congressman Joe Courtney · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Working to Restore the Promise of Medicaid & Medicare and more from the week

Click here to view this email in your browser  Dear Friend,    It’s Joe Courtney. Here to share an update the latest news from eastern Connecticut and more from the week. As always, thanks for starting your weekend here with me. Joining National Guard Servicemembers & F…

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  Joe Courtney · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM

before it’s too late

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ John, Over the last few weeks, I’ve shared how Trump and House Republicans are slashing support for our communities — from gutting clean energy tax credits to cutting Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP. Each of these attacks tells the same story: the GOP i…

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  Courtney for Congress · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM

our last message

JOE COURTNEY FOR CONGRESS ​ Hi John — did you see Joe’s last email? Connecticut’s communities will be harmed by Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill, as many are now at risk of losing their SNAP benefits and going hungry. Please read the message below to learn more, and consider donating to he…

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