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Joe Courtney addresses food security and business innovation amid policy concerns

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U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's 2nd District | Facebook Website

U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's 2nd District | Facebook Website

Rep. Joe Courtney, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 2nd district since 2007, shared updates on his recent engagements through a series of tweets on March 6, 2025. His communications highlighted issues related to food security, support for small businesses, and healthcare funding.

In a tweet posted at 16:02 UTC, Rep. Courtney expressed gratitude towards Connecticut Foodshare for briefing him on their efforts to combat hunger in the state. He noted that "Americans are still facing high costs at the grocery store" and criticized President Trump's tariff policies for potentially exacerbating these costs.

Later that day, at 19:22 UTC, he shared his meeting with Colby Coombs from Westminster Tool in Plainfield. Highlighting the company's use of advanced technology, he emphasized the need for congressional support for innovative small businesses like Westminster Tool.

In another post made at 21:56 UTC, Rep. Courtney addressed concerns over healthcare funding cuts proposed by the GOP. He mentioned joining Governor Ned Lamont and other leaders at Charter Oaks Family Health Center in Hartford to discuss how these cuts could impact federally qualified health centers across eastern Connecticut.

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