Carson to Address Veterans Tuesday

INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will welcome attendees to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Convention Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki is also scheduled to participate at the convention. His visit follows Monday's speech by Vice President Joe Biden.

Around 15,000 members of the VFW, their ladies auxiliary and family members are expected to be in Indianapolis for the convention, which began on Saturday.

WHO: Congressman André Carson

WHAT: Welcoming Remarks to Convention Attendees

WHEN: Tuesday, August 24, 8:30 a.m. EDT

WHERE: Indianapolis Convention Center

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