Joe Courtney: “Well, I appreciate that. I mean, it is an explanation. It is, in my opinion, not a justification...”

This is incredibly problematic and entirely unjustifiable. Put simply, there is no reason for Congress to actively remove these protections for those fighters who choose to sign with the UBO, and there is no reason for a UBO to be exempt…

There is still much work to be done, but Congressional support is strong to move the spent fuel initiative that has occurred over multiple administrations.

This is just going to be one of those milestones that our children and grandchildren are going to experience. It’s a big deal.

The expansion of the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery will mean more families are able to lay their loved ones to rest at a site that honors and remembers their service to our nation.