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February 14, 2013

‘Valentines for Veterans' Enters its 15th Year

INDIANAPOLIS – Staff members from the Office of Congressman André Carson today delivered more than one thousand valentines to local veterans. The valentines were prepared by area school children and were delivered to various locations around the city, including Roudebush VA Medical Center, the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, and Tindall Armory.


February 14, 2013
Reps. André Carson, Larry Bucshon to Host 2013 Transportation Job Fair
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson (IN-7) and Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-8) will join forces next week to host the 2013 Transportation Job Fair. The event, which will be held at Ivy Tech Corporate College in Indianapolis, will provide job seekers the opportunity to meet with 30 employers offering transportation-related positions throughout Central Indiana.

February 13, 2013

Rep. Carson Reacts to President Obama's SOTU Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released this evening the following statement after President Barack Obama delivered his 4th State of the Union Address:


February 12, 2013
Rep. Carson Calls Upon House GOP Leadership to Act on Bipartisan, Senate-Passed VAWA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today called upon House Republican leaders to quickly bring up and pass the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization, which the Senate passed by a vote of 78 to 22 earlier today. This Senate-passed bill, S.

February 7, 2013

Carson Statement on USPS Decision to End Saturday Delivery

INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson released today the following statement regarding the Postal Service's recent announcement that they will end Saturday delivery beginning in August:

For too long, political posturing has prevented Congress from taking necessary steps to reform the United States Postal Service, staving off all efforts to maintain high-quality service while also addressing longstanding financial concerns.


January 29, 2013

Congressman Carson Commemorates the Signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson released today the following statement commemorating the 4th anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act:


January 28, 2013

Congressman Carson Reacts to Senators' Bipartisan Framework for Immigration Reform

INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson released today the following statement regarding the framework for immigration reform outlined this afternoon by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators:


January 18, 2013

Congressman Carson's Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released today the following statement commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.


January 16, 2013
Congressman Carson Reacts to the President's Gun Violence Proposals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released today the following statement reacting to the President's plan for gun violence prevention:
President Obama put forth today a bold set of proposals to help address gun violence in this nation – violence that steals lives every single day.

January 7, 2013

Congressman André Carson Named to Armed Services Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has announced that Congressman André Carson will serve on the powerful House Armed Services Committee, effective immediately.