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"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
Hundreds of qualified troops have been removed from service because of this flawed policy. Today we have finally taken an important step to address not only an important equal rights issue, but a national security issue.
May 27, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today voted to approve legislation that makes significant investments in American jobs and cuts taxes for middle-class families to help the nation continue along the path of economic recovery.
The Honorable Greg Ballard
Mayor
City of Indianapolis
City-County Building
200 E. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Dear Mayor Ballard:
A few weeks ago, I was pleased to see your administration commit to providing the necessary stop-gap funding for the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library-assuring six local libraries in challenged neighborhoods will remain open for the immediate future. Your swift action and leadership on this issue was greatly appreciated by me and many residents across the city.