Tom Carper, U.S. Senator for Delaware

Priorities for Delaware

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Creating Jobs and Restoring our Economy

Nearly every day, I hear from far too many Delawareans who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Despite a slow economic recovery, too many Delawareans... Read More

  

Reducing the Deficit and Debt

One of the top issues on the minds of Delawareans is the debate in Washington over how to rein in our nation’s escalating budget deficit and staggering debt. As the bipartisan negotiations continue between congressional leaders and the Obama administration... Read More

   

Strengthening Health Care

One of my top priorities is to find ways to get better health outcomes while lowering health care costs. As a member of the Senate Finance Committee, I worked with my colleagues in both parties to develop and pass a comprehensive health care reform law... Read More

 

Delaware's Own National Park

National parks are an invaluable resource for understanding our nation’s historic and cultural heritage, as well as our natural environment. Every year, millions of Americans plan their vacations around our nation’s national park system. Senator Carper... Read More

   

Military Stop Loss Pay

Senator Carper urges eligible service members, veterans and beneficiaries of service members from Delaware whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq and Afghanistan to claim Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay they have earned... Read More

   

Tax Credits and Services

In December 2010, Senator Carper voted for the Middle Class Tax Relief Act. To see how these tax cuts will affect your taxes in 2011, check out the White House Tax Cut Calculator. To make sure you're ready to file your 2010 taxes, check out the... Read More