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Rep. Joe Courtney, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut's 2nd district since 2007, recently shared several updates via social media. His posts cover topics ranging from public engagement and education to workforce concerns.

On February 13, 2025, Rep. Joe Courtney provided an opportunity for constituents who missed his recent town hall meeting to catch up by listening to a full recording of the event. He shared this information through a tweet stating: "If you missed my town hall last night, you can listen to the full recording here."

The following day, on February 14, 2025, Rep. Courtney expressed his pleasure in hosting students from Connecticut College during their Black History Month retreat in Washington, D.C. In his tweet, he highlighted the students' engagement with governmental affairs and remarked on their potential as future leaders: "Really great to host Conn College students during their Black History Month retreat here in Washington, DC. These young people are engaged with what’s happening in our government. Our future is bright with them leading the way."

Later that same day, Rep. Courtney addressed concerns regarding staff cuts and their impact on services. His brief yet pointed statement underscored the direct relationship between staffing levels and service quality: "Indiscriminately cutting staff means cutting service, it's as simple as that."