U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's 2nd District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's 2nd District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Joe Courtney, currently serving in the U.S. Congress and representing Connecticut’s 2nd district, shared multiple tweets addressing pressing issues and expressing support for local interests. His statements reflect both local and national concerns ranging from healthcare safety to labor disputes and sports enthusiasm.
On April 2, 2025, Courtney referenced a tragic incident that occurred in 2023, noting the murde< of visiting nurse Joyce Grayson. "In 2023, eastern CT experienced the tragic loss of visiting nurse Joyce Grayson. She was murdered during a solo home-health visit to an extremely high risk patient." He emphasized the preventable nature of her death, urging Congressional action to implement safety standards.
Just a couple of days later, on April 4, 2025, he commented on employment issues involving a Marine veteran. "After being wrongfully and illegally fired by Elon Musk's DOGE, Marine veteran Gabriel D’Alatri was reinstated to his job at the IRS." Despite being reinstated, D’Alatri's pay is being withheld. Courtney highlighted D’Alatri's status as a new father and valued public servant, advocating for the rectification of this employment issue.
Later that day, Courtney extended his best wishes to the University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball team. "Good luck to @UConnWBB tonight in their Final Four matchup vs. UCLA!" He reported that his office demonstrated support by showcasing Husky pride in Congress, connecting to his local constituency through sports.
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