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| Courtney called on to list earmark requests | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on4/21/2008 12:20 PM | |
| Courtney called on to list earmark requests By MICHAEL GANNON Norwich Bulletin Posted Apr 20, 2008 If a municipality receives federal money for a senior center, a bridge or a defense contract, it may have come from an earmark. Named for the old practice of cutting the ears of livestock in order to identify the owner, earmarks are the name given when a congressman or senator secures money over and above what the president requests in his budget proposal -- usually in that person's district. The transparency in the process -- some would say the lack ...
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| SEAN SULLIVAN TO ATTEND VETERANS BENEFIT AT STATE CAPITAL | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on4/18/2008 9:12 AM | |
| HARTFORD, CT –Sean Sullivan candidate for Congress (CT-2) will be appearing at the American Legions Veterans Benefit Information Fair this Saturday April 19 at the State Capital complex in Hartford at noon. The event brings members of Veterans groups from all over the state together to help facilitate employment, education, financial assistance and counseling. Gerry Wright who is spearheading the effort is a Sullivan supporter and personally invited Sean Sullivan to attend. Sean Sullivan said, “As someone who wore our countries unif ... | | |
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| SULLIVAN CALLS ON COURTNEY TO REJECT OBAMA’S VIEW OF SMALL TOWNS | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on4/15/2008 8:15 PM | |
| Attack on Small Towns “Very Offensive” Says Candidate Sullivan SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, CT -Today Sean Sullivan, candidate for Congress (CT-02), put out the following statement calling on Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) who is currently an undecided superdelegate to denounce Sen. Barack Obama for attacking traditional small town American values. | |
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| Former Base Commander Questions Courtney’s Muscle | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on4/10/2008 6:30 AM | |
| Joe Courtney Should Put Up Or Shut Up When It Comes To Submarines SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, CT – Today Sean Sullivan, candidate for Congress in Connecticut’s second congressional district chided Rep. Joe Courtney for a lack of political muscle when it comes to the submarine industry here in South Eastern Connecticut. “It&rsquo ... | | |
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| SEAN SULLIVAN FOR CONGRESS CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES ADVISORY COUNCIL | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on4/8/2008 7:20 PM | |
| Local Citizens Will Play Role In Shaping Campaigns Message SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, CT – Today the Sean Sullivan for Congress campaign announced the addition of ten local citizens from both inside and outside the district that will play a role in advising the campaign. Elected officials, leaders in business as well as influential citizens of communities in and around Eastern Connecticut will become part of the “Sean Sullivan for Congress Advisory Board.” These members bring with them hands on knowledge that will serve the campaign ... | | |
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| SEAN SULLIVAN ACCEPTS COLCHESTER REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE ENDORSEMENT | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on4/6/2008 6:12 PM | |
| COLCHESTER, CT – Today the Sean Sullivan for Congress campaign issued the following statement on the Colchester Republican Town Committee’s endorsement: “I am honored to have received the Colchester Republican Town Committees endorsement for the second congressional seat here in Eastern Connecticut. The people of Colchester and Eastern Connecticut deserve a member of Congress that will stand for them and their families, not big government and high taxes as the current congressman does. If elected I pledge to support lower t ... | | |
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| JOE COURTNEY…6 DAYS AND COUNTING | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on4/4/2008 1:59 PM | |
| Freshman Rep. Courtney Still Has Not Released Earmarks To Public SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, CT –Once again the Sean Sullivan for Congress campaign (CT-2) called on Rep. Joe Courtney to release his earmark requests to the public. It has now been six days since the Sullivan campaign has asked Rep. Courtney to show the people of the second district what earmarks he has requested and it’s been 6 days with no response. | |
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| JOE COURTNEY’S BACON DILEMMA | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on4/3/2008 6:08 PM | |
| Joe Courtney Seems Just Can’t Help Himself When It Comes To Congressional Pork SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, CT –Today The Sean Sullivan for Congress campaign chided Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-2) for practicing traditional pork barrel politics. According to the government watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste, Rep. Courtney had 40 pork barrel projects totaling some $69 million. This is astonishing since Courtney came to Congress proclaiming that he and his colleagues would be limiting the amount of wasteful spending in Congress. | | |
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| COURTNEY TALKS TUITION BREAK, VOTES TO TAX CONNECTICUT FAMILIES | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on3/31/2008 11:11 AM | |
| Freshman Rep. Joe Courtney Says One Thing In Connecticut, Then Votes For Higher Taxes In Washington SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, CT –Today Freshman Rep. Joe Courtney spoke at the University of Connecticut on the federal loan crisis and inability of students to obtain loans. Today the Sean Sullivan for Congress campaign released the following statement regarding R ... | | |
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| SULLIVAN CALLS ON JOE COURTNEY TO RELEASE FUNDING WISH LIST TO PUBLIC | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on3/30/2008 12:45 PM | |
| Freshman Rep. Courtney Promised To Bring Openness and Transparency To Washington; Now Hides Behind The Lines SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, CT –Sean Sullivan, candidate for Congress in the 2nd district of Connecticut today called on Freshman Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-2) to release his wish list of funding requests to the public. At least two members of the Connecticut delegation have already done so and it would only make sense that Rep. Courtney would do the same. Courtney was part of the Democrat’s self-proclaimed candidates ... | | |
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| SEAN SULLIVAN FOR CONGRESS CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES KEY STAFF ADDITIONS | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on3/27/2008 10:37 AM | |
| Sullivan’s Campaign Welcomes Experienced Political Staff In Battle To Upset Lackluster First Term Congressman SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, CT –Today the Sean Sullivan for Congress campaign announced that it has added four seasoned political veterans to its campaign staff in its effort to upset first term Congressman Joe Courtney. The additions of Scott Veley as Campaign Manager, Diane Generous as Finance Director, Chris Zavagnin as Field Director and Andrew Powaleny as Communications Director will bring over 4 ... | | |
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| REP. CHRIS SHAYS ENDORSES SEAN SULLIVAN | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on3/25/2008 3:04 PM | |
| GROTON, CT. – Rep. Christopher Shays, R-4th District, Monday praised and endorsed Second Congressional Candidate Sean Sullivan who is setting himself up to beat Freshman Democrat Joe Courtney in November’s election. Shays was on hand to lend his support at a Sullivan for Congress luncheon held in Groton, Connecticut amongst business leaders who were eager to hear Sean Sullivan’s story of service to our country and ideas for the future of the Second District. “I am extremely pleased to be receiving the support of Rep. Shays on a day when ... | | |
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| Sullivan Attends Hebron Maple Fest | | Campaign News
| By Campaign Manager on3/11/2008 1:45 PM | |
| This past Sunday, March 9th, Sean had the pleasure of attending the Hebron Maple Fest. In addition to having some “moo juice” and some of the best fried dough around, Sean was able to meet the leaders of the local VFW and the American Legion. Sean was also able to meet members of the community and view the fantastic collection of quilts on display. | | |
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