{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://carson.house.gov//newsroom/past-e-newsletters/hearing-from-you", "Hearing from you", "2014-06-16", "2014", "2014-06", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "You recently received an email from me asking you to take part in a shortconstituent survey about hot topics in our community right now.\nAs your U.S. Representative, I serve as your voice in Washington and your connection to the federal government. Constituent service is my top priority, and part of my commitment to you is making sure I know what\u2019s most important to you.\nIf you haven\u2019t already, I hope you\u2019ll take a few minutes to\u00a0take the surveyto let us know what\u2019s on your mind and what issues you most want me to focus on as public servant.\nYour responses will remain confidential and used only to improve the services our office provides and make sure I\u2019m focused on the issues that matter most to you.\nThank you for your feedback and your help making our city a great place to live!\nSincerely,\nAndr\u00e9\n Inside Scoop \nAddressing Violence in Indianapolis\nIt was recently my privilege to be the keynote speaker at the Ten Points Coalition Community Prayer Breakfast. The event addressed the issue of violence in our community and what we\u2019re all doing to make sure our streets are safe.\nThis is an ongoing conversation happening among city, faith and community leaders; law enforcement officers and organizations; non-profit groups and citizens to determine possible solutions to this growing problem.\nIn Congress, I have advocated for increased funding for emergency preparedness and the COPS grant program, which places more officers in communities across America. I believe we must be committed to proper mental health screenings and treatment for those with mental illness to ensure that guns do not fall into the hands of those who would commit these acts of violence.\nBut this local epidemic goes far beyond police staffing and mental health treatment. It depends on input and commitment from all of us, and I want you to know you can always share your ideas and thoughts with me as we work together to address this issue.\nKids Eat Free: Summer Servings is Officially Underway\nI took part in the kickoff of Summer Servings, a citywide effort available as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. The program provides nutritious meals and snacks to children during the summer months. Meals are provided at no cost to all children ages 18 and younger.\nYou can find more information about the program, including an interactive map with meal location sites, by visiting\u00a0www.summerservings.org.\nStay Tuned: Small Business Announcement\nI want you to be the first to know that I\u2019ll be unveiling new legislation soon to help startup businesses. While I believe we must support all job creators, startup businesses must overcome unique challenges in their first few years. With my bill, I hope to help them survive and thrive through this difficult time. Stay tuned for an announcement soon!\nVoting: Our Privilege and Responsibility\nOne of the greatest privileges of being an American citizen is the opportunity to voice your opinion through the electoral process. The 2014 primary election took place last week, and voter registration for the November election begins soon.\nBelow are important dates for Indiana voters:\nOctober 6, 2014 \u2013 Voter Registration Ends\u00a0  November 4, 2014 \u2013 General Election Day", 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/hearing-from-you"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8171861991286278, "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"}