{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://carson.house.gov//newsroom/past-e-newsletters/choosing-safe-toys-for-holiday-giving", "Choosing Safe Toys for Holiday Giving", "2014-12-01", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Dear Friend,  \n\t\u00a0\nWith the holiday season in full swing, many parents, grandparents, and friends are busy shopping for the special children in their lives. On the top of many of those lists are toys. With thousands of children\u2019s products on the market each year, it is important to make sure no one gets hurt from an unsafe toy.  \n\t\u00a0\nOver the past several years, stronger rules have helped get some of the most dangerous children\u2019s products off the market.\u00a0 Improvements made by Congress to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act have tightened lead limits and phased out dangerous phthalates.\u00a0 These safeguards, along with safety-conscious steps taken by many toy makers and sellers have led to 30 toy recalls in fiscal year 2014, compared to 172 recalls in 2008.  \n\t\u00a0 \u00a0\nKeeping our children safe and healthy will ensure a more joyous holiday season for everyone. To learn more about product recalls or to report a dangerous product, go online to www.saferproducts.gov or call the Consumer Product Safety Commission Hotline at (800) 638-2772.  \n\t\u00a0\nIn addition, be sure to checkout\u00a0  https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/investigations/mailfraud/fraudschemes/mailtheft/tipthieves.aspx\u00a0for tips on how to ensure your packages and mail stay safe this holiday season.\n\u00a0\nI am honored to serve in Congress on behalf of Hoosier families like yours. \u00a0I value your ideas and look forward to hearing from you.\n\u00a0\nRegards,\u00a0\nAndr\u00e9\n\u00a0\nINSIDE SCOOP\nICYMI:\nThis Thanksgiving, my daughter and I joined thousands of Hoosiers at the annual Mozel Sanders Thanksgiving dinner.\u00a0 With the help of over 2,000 volunteers, 40,000 meals were delivered to people throughout Central Indiana!\n \n\t\u00a0 \nCOMING UP:\nOne of the most rewarding aspects of being your Representative is having the opportunity to help you cut through red tape with federal agencies.\u00a0 While my district office is centrally located, I realize it can be difficult or inconvenient at times to visit.\u00a0 That is why I am committed to ensuring the resources my office offers are more accessible by bringing these services closer to you.\n\u00a0\nThis week, my staff will be holding office hours on Thursday, December 4, from 4-6 p.m at the Indianapolis Public Library - Wayne Branch.\u00a0 (198 S. Girls School Road Indianapolis, IN 46231)\u00a0 \n\u00a0\nMy office is able to assist with a range of issues dealing with any federal agency, including the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security, Medicare, Immigration, and others.\u00a0 Hope to see you there!", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://carson.house.gov//newsroom/past-e-newsletters/choosing-safe-toys-for-holiday-giving"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9028068743646145, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}