Coming Home -- Nov 1, 2013
A Note from Congressman Carson
Dear Friend:
Indianapolis is full of hard working people, organizations doing good for our community and companies that are providing jobs for our Hoosiers. It's a city where those who have been blessed are willing to offer a helping hand to their neighbor and a city that has never met an obstacle it couldn't overcome. Indianapolis embodies the true sense of community—one reason I am so proud to serve its residents in Congress.
After dealing with the government shutdown crisis which kept me in Washington for far too long, I am looking forward to coming home for a week to spend time with you all. I will be traveling around the 7th Congressional District to meet with various community members and organizations who will update me on how they are making Indianapolis a safe, enjoyable and productive place to live.
I kicked off my time at home yesterday by touring the IndyGo facility where I had the pleasure of meeting many hard working bus operators. During my visit, I learned more about the impact IndyGo has on our community, including how they plan to use a $10 million federal TIGER grant I worked with them to secure earlier this summer. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, it is important to me to ensure that our city continues to improve its public transportation system. The future is bright for public transportation in Indianapolis and I thank IndyGo for their commitment to providing first-class service to all their riders.
We will continue to face challenges but I look forward the work ahead as we strive to make Indianapolis a better city. If there is anything I can do for you, please call my office and let me know how I can help.
Sincerely,
André
(My tour of IndyGo)
Inside Scoop:
Would you like to intern for Congressman Carson?
Congressman Carson is currently seeking college students or recent graduates wishing to gain experience in a fast-paced congressional office for a full-time or part-time Spring Semester Internship. We are seeking motivated, organized, and reliable individuals to assist the legislative and administrative staff with day-to-day duties in our Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. offices. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter detailing availability, two short writing samples and at least two references to In07Internship@mail.house.gov. Please specify if you are interested in our Indianapolis or Washington, D.C. internship. We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Congressman Carson Co-sponsors bipartisan FEMA reauthorization
As Ranking Member of the Emergency Management Subcommittee, Congressman Carson joined Full Committee Chairman Shuster, Full Committee Ranking Member Rahall and Subcommittee Chairman Barletta to introduce the first ever reauthorization of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This critical bill improves our nation's emergency management capabilities, modernizes and strengthens critical components of our preparedness and response system, and supports emergency response personnel. This legislation was approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week and will hopefully be approved by the House this year.
Congressman Carson was quoted as saying, "The legislation we are offering today would reauthorize vital programs within FEMA. These initiatives are crucial for response efforts. As a former first responder, I am especially pleased with the changes to the Urban Search and Rescue program that would assist the families of emergency response personnel should they fall in the line of duty."
To view Congressman Carson speak at the committee markup hearing- click here.
Washington DC Tours
The United States Capitol is a monument, a working office building, and one of the most recognizable symbols of representative democracy in the world. If you are visiting Washington, D.C. and would like to tour the Capitol please contact my D.C. office at 202-225-4011.Tours are free of charge, but due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible.