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Joe Courtney

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Party
D
State and District
Connecticut, District 2
Chamber
House
Last served
Currently in congress

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Congressional Record entries

Entry Title Date
Student Loan Crisis May 18, 2012
Joe Courtney, D-CT
"Mr. Speaker, in a few hours, one of the least productive, most unpopular Congresses in American history is going to go on another recess, despite the fact that in 43 days interest rates for the Stafford student loan program will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent on July 1, 43 days away from today."
In Honor Of William Czmyr May 18, 2012
Joe Courtney, D-CT
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exemplary accomplishments of William Czmyr. A longtime resident of Jewett City and a Veteran who served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, Mr. Czmyr has recently been named Veteran of the Year of the Jewett City VFW Post 10004. Based on Bill's many years of tireless service to his community, for this award could not have gone to a more worthy recipient."
Support Extension Of The College Cost Reduction Act May 16, 2012
Joe Courtney, D-CT
"Mr. Speaker, in 45 days, the interest rate on the Stafford Student Loan program is going to double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent."
Student Loans May 8, 2012
Joe Courtney, D-CT
"Mr. Speaker, on July 2, we will celebrate the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the Morrill Act, a Federal mandate for every State to establish a land grant college."
Higher Education Affordability April 18, 2012
Joe Courtney, D-CT
"Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to spend some time on the floor this evening. I will be joined by other colleagues, we anticipate, to talk about an issue which is front and center for millions of families all across the country."

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