Issues
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Economy
With high unemployment rates, rising foreclosures and soaring health care expenses, working American families are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet. As your Representative in Congress, I will continue to diligently support initiatives that create jobs, boost our sagging economy and provide assistance to those Americans actively seeking employment.
STIMULATING THE NATIONAL ECONOMY
In February 2009, Hoosiers watched as statewide unemployment nearly doubled to 9.2%. For more than a year, millions of Americans have watched their jobs disappear.
 In response to our economic downturn, I became involved in bipartisan negotiations that led to the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This landmark legislation addresses our ongoing recession with initiatives that will help bring 3.5 million Americans back to work, including 75,000 across
Predicted Unemployment Rates with and without the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
 PROVIDING JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
In today’s struggling economy, factories are moving overseas and small businesses are closing, leaving fewer options for many hardworking Americans. Many workers are forced to retrain for an entirely new career in order to make ends meet.
In an effort to boost the Central Indiana economy, I worked with my House colleagues on both sides of the aisle to secure $200,000 in federal funding for a job training and small business program at the
INCREASING YOUTH JOB OPPORTUNITIES
In order to fight rising unemployment and combat truancy in schools, I co-sponsored legislation in the 110th Congress that will provide $1 billion to cities and communities across the country for the implementation of youth job programs. This measure would create one million jobs and provide a powerful boost to our sagging economy.
EXTENDING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS
With jobless claims ascending to alarming highs, more and more working Americans are in urgent need of assistance. Unfortunately, many unemployed Americans are unable to find work before their unemployment insurance runs out.
I voted in favor of legislation that will extend unemployment assistance to those American workers who have lost their jobs as a result of our receding economy. This legislation, which was signed into law, will provide up to 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits to workers who have exhausted their 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits.
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I encourage all interested students to apply for a nomination to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Students accepted receive full paid tuition and a modest living stipend. Eligible applicants must be at least 17 years old but not have passed their 23rd birthday, a U.S. citizen, unmarried and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
Receiving a congressional nomination is required for admission (except for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy), but it does not guarantee admission to an academy. Academy admissions offices evaluates each candidate's high school record, class rank, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, fitness exam and moral character before making their selections.
Interested applicants must submit all required materials to Congressman Carson's office before the November 1st deadline. For more information about the nomination application process, click here.
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