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Congressman Joe Courtney briefs region on federal spending, job openings and earmark funding
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Congressman Joe Courtney updated the policy board on federal appropriations, protections for NIH and other programs in recent legislation, community-funded projects included in the omnibus, and regional workforce needs tied to shipyard and other employers.
Congressman Joe Courtney (D‑2nd District) joined the policy board remotely to give a Washington update and to answer members' questions about the federal budget and local grant support.
Courtney summarized recent House action on an omnibus spending bill and said the package — which passed the House with bipartisan support — is now before the Senate amid concerns about timing and a potential short-term shutdown. He highlighted program…
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