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In this week's Carson Courier:
• Latest ARRA project creating local jobs
• Several New Reports Shows the Benefits of Health Care
• The Impact of American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act on Veterans
• New Congressional Facebook Page
Green Jobs Project
June 2, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will join the General Services Agency (GSA) Administrator Martha Johnson, Indianapolis businesses and workers on Friday, June 4 at the Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center to discuss economic and job impacts spurred by Recovery Act investments in Indianapolis.
June 1, 2010
The following is a statement from Congressman Andre Carson on today's flotilla incident in the Middle East:
"I was deeply saddened and troubled to hear about the violence that broke out aboard a civilian flotilla bound for Gaza. The international community must move quickly to gather the facts surrounding this tragedy and prevent heightened tensions from leading to further loss of life.
"This weekend Americans will pause to recognize our fellow citizens who devoted their lives to the service of the United States. There is much that is owed to these men and women in uniform who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. President Abraham Lincoln called this sacrifice ‘the last full measure of devotion.'
"National Small Business Week recognizes the unique impact made by entrepreneurs and small business owners.
May 28, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Helping to ensure that our military is fully prepared for threats and challenges across the globe, Congressman André Carson today helped pass the National Defense Authorization Act.
May 28, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson voted today to approve H.R. 5116, the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. This key measure will create jobs and support research and development to ensure America remains a global economic leader.
COMPETES will double funding for basic scientific research over 10 years, as well as establishes an innovative technology federal loan program. These loan guarantees will help small- and medium-sized manufacturers stay competitive be increasing access to capital and encouraging investment in innovation.
Many of these individuals have been serving continuously since they enlisted right out of high school or college.
For years, they lived a structured military life-on bases or abroad.
This structure makes for a well disciplined, well trained military force.
But it can also make for a difficult transition back to civilian life.
Many returning service members have no experience with saving, budgets, credit, taxes and mortgages.
This is a major issue for my constituents that I have been working on for months.
I have had a number of communications with the White House and the Department of Defense expressing their concerns.
And fortunately, the President was kind enough to send a personal letter of condolence to a local family that was affected by suicide.
Thank you for reading another edition of my e-newsletter, the Carson Courier. For additional information on these and other topics, please visit my website at https://www.carson.house.gov.
In this week's Carson Courier:
The American Jobs, Closing Tax Loopholes Act
Recovery Act Creating More Jobs
Don't Ask Don't Tell Amendment
Defense Authorization Bill
The American Jobs, Closing Tax Loopholes Act