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October 8, 2010
Dear Friend,

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:
Deadline for Claiming Retroactive Stop Loss Payments Fast Approaching
Indiana Set to Receive Millions for Small Business Lending
Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month


Deadline for Claiming Retroactive Stop Loss Payments Fast Approaching


October 8, 2010

October 8, 2010

CARSON ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES, CREATE JOBS

State Small Business Credit Initiative Critical Component of Small Business Jobs Act

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana is set to receive nearly $350 million to aid small business lending, Congressman André Carson said today as the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced allocations for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).


October 8, 2010

October 8, 2010

CARSON ANNOUNCES RETROACTIVE PAY DEADLINE FOR SOLDIERS AFFECTED BY STOP LOSS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congressman André Carson urged eligible veterans and beneficiaries to apply for the retroactive stop loss pay owed to them before the upcoming December 3 deadline.

Eligible military personnel whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq will receive $500 a month for each month their service was extended. The Defense Department estimates that while 145,400 troops are eligible, only 58,000 claims have been paid so far.


October 1, 2010
Dear Friend,

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:
Small Business Lending Bill Becomes Law
Military Academy Nominations
Indianapolis Awarded $500K to Combat Sex Offenders
House Warns China Over Currency Manipulation


Small Business Jobs Bill Becomes Law


September 29, 2010
September 29, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS AWARDED MORE COPS FUNDING
Program awards money to Marion County Sheriff's Department to combat sex offenders

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson announced today that the Marion County Sheriff's Department will be the recipient of a grant to further its efforts to protect Indianapolis from sexual predators.


September 28, 2010

September 27, 2010

Carson Accepting Academy Nomination Applications
Deadline for applications is November 1

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today reminded students that the deadline to accept applications for service academy nominations is approaching quickly.


September 23, 2010
September 23, 2010

House Approves Small Businesses Lending Bill
Carson authors amendments to increase access to capital for small businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. - After months of Republican obstruction in the Senate, Congressman André Carson today joined in voting to approve the Small Business Jobs Act to spur small-business lending and grow America's economy.


September 23, 2010

September 23, 2010

Carson: Key Patient's Right Begin to Take Effect

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Six months after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, several key patient rights and protections are set to go into effect, Congressman Carson announced today. These changes seek to stop the decades of abuse that Americans faced from health insurance companies.


September 23, 2010
Dear Friend,

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:
Increasing Lending to Small Businesses
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Patient's Bill of Rights Goes Into Effect This Week


Increasing Lending to Small Businesses


September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010

Carson Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congressman André Carson issued the following statement in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15 every year.

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"During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the Hispanic community and pay tribute to the extraordinary contributions that they make to America every day.