Homeland Security
As a former law enforcement officer detailed to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, I have served on the front line in our nation’s War on Terror. By supporting initiatives that upgrade our intelligence agencies, enhance our military capabilities, and improve our domestic law enforcement agencies, I am working to defend our homeland and improve our national security apparatus.
ENDORSING THE 9/11 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
The 9/11 Commission was established by Congress to investigate the September 11th attacks and to come up with recommendations on how to prevent future terrorist attacks on
I strongly believe that the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission were made based on strong evidence and with the best interests of our nation in mind. I remain a supporter of the decision of this Democratic Congress to pass legislation fully implementing these recommendations.
PROTECTING OUR TROOPS
I remain a strong supporter of legislative initiatives that provide our troops with the resources they need to safeguard our freedoms and advance our democracy.
In the 110th Congress, I voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation held the Bush Administration and Iraqi government more accountable by requiring Iraqis to shoulder more of the burden in rebuilding and securing their nation. Furthermore, this bill provided immediate assistance to our armed services personnel and their families by prohibiting fee increases in the military’s TRICARE health services program.
SUPPORTING POLICE DEPARTMENTS
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I proudly supported provisions in this year’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that enable police departments across the
FUNDING OUR INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES
As a former Homeland Security official, I understand and appreciate the important role our intelligence agencies play in securing the American public. To demonstrate my strong support for
PREVENTING DRUG VIOLENCE ON OUR BORDER
In early 2009, we witnessed a drastic spike in drug related violence along the United States-Mexico border. This violence, which has claimed over 9,000 lives in
I strongly support the Obama Administration’s efforts to quell violence along our border and protect innocent Americans against the traffickers who are flooding our streets with illegal and dangerous drugs. By sending an additional 500 well-equipped border agents to the most vulnerable parts of our border, the President is signaling to gangs and drug cartels that we will not tolerate their lawlessness and brutality.
In the coming months, I hope to see additional efforts introduced in Congress that will further support our border agents as they fight to protect the American public against drug trafficking and violence.
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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.