CARSON TO DISCUSS IMPACT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING WITH HOUSE MEMBERS, MAYORS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson will join members from the House of Representatives and mayors from across the country in a press conference on Wednesday, January 19 at 2p.m. Ranking member of the Financial Services Committee, Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA), will lead the discussion on the critical impact of Community Development Block Grants and what maintaining or increasing funding could mean for cities across the country.

WHO: Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA)
Congressman André Carson (D-IN)
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA)
Congressman Michael Capuano (D-MA)
Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA)
Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI)
Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN)
Mayor Setti Warren-Newton, MA
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa-Los Angeles, CA
Mayor Michael Nutter - Philadelphia, PA
Mayor Donald L. Plusquellic - Akron, OH
Mayor Ashley Swearengin - Fresno, CA
Mayor Ralph Becker- Salt Lake City, UT
Mayor Angel Taveras - Providence, RI

WHAT: Press Conference

WHEN: Wednesday, January 19th
2 p.m. EST

WHERE: 2168 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C.

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