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- Born: April 16, 1953
- Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut
- Assumed office: January 4, 2007
- Party: Democratic
- Opponent: Robert Simmons
- Spouse: Audrey Courtney
- Alma mater: Tufts University, University of Connecticut
- Previous position held: Member (Connecticut General Assembly) Project Vote Smart: Rep. Joseph "Joe" Courtney (Connecticut)
- Vote percentage in 2008 elections: 65%
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Joseph Courtney represents the Second District of Connecticut in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 2008, he defeated challenger Sean Sullivan and was re-elected to his 2nd term. He helped pass into law the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. He also worked for the increased production of warships for the U.S.'s defense. Official Website: Joe Courtney Biography
Political Career
- 1987-1994: Connecticut General Assembly
- 1998: Candidate (Lieutenant Governor)
- 2002: Candidate (Representative)
- 2006-current: Connecticut Representative Project Vote Smart: Rep. Joseph "Joe" Courtney (Connecticut)
Congressional Committees
- Education & Labor
- Armed Services
- Seapower & Expeditionary Forces (subcommittee) Project Vote Smart: Rep. Joseph "Joe" Courtney (Connecticut)
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Joe Courtney Questions
After Courtney Upshaw's arrest, will he play football this season? 3 AnswersAccording to sources close to the University of Alabama football program, Upshaw will not be suspended from any games. I am sure Saban's punishment will not be... read more
Why is coffee called Joe? 5 AnswersFrom Mavens' Word of the Day:"How American coffee came to be called joe is not well documented, but the leading theory connects it to the once-popular song Old ... read more




