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In this week's Carson Courier:
Inauguration of President Barack Obama
Providing Health Care to American Children
Poverty in America Awareness Month
INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
THE HONORABLE ANDRÉ CARSON
FLOOR REMARKS ON SCHIP
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009
Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the thousands of uninsured children in Indianapolis, Indiana.
In this recession, many of my constituents can no longer afford the skyrocketing cost of health care. Without checkups or medication for their children, they sit powerless.
In this week's Carson Courier:
Promoting Pay Equality
Creating Jobs and Supporting Hoosier Businesses
Beginning a New Congress
PROMOTING PAY EQUALITY
Washington, D.C. – "As a former Capitol Hill staffer and Member of Congress, Ray LaHood distinguished himself as an evenhanded moderate who is dedicated to the type of consensus building that will be essential to the creation of a more safe and efficient American transportation system. His support for public transit and increased investment in our nation's rail system has been vital to the continued advancement of our nation's transportation infrastructure.
Washington, D.C. – "Throughout her illustrations and groundbreaking career, Congresswoman Hilda Solis has been a strong and staunch ally to America's working families. Her successful advocacy for increases in the federal minimum wage and her tireless efforts on behalf of our nation's displaced workers proves that she has the passion and fervor necessary to lead our nation's Labor Department.
Washington, D.C. – "Today, I commend the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for their conviction of Colonel Theoneste Bagosora, whose role in the 1994 genocide resulted in the death of over 800,000 Rwandans."