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February 1, 2012

February 1, 2012

Carson Statement on Legislation Currently Before the U.S. House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider H.R. 3835, a bill that will extend the limitation on pay for Members of Congress and Federal employees. Beginning Wednesday, Congressman André Carson (IN-7) will be joining his constituents in Indianapolis for numerous community events surrounding the Super Bowl and will be unable to vote on this measure. His statement is below:


January 26, 2012

January 26, 2012

Congressman André Carson and The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Now Accepting Nominations

Nominate an Unsung Hero to Be a 2012 Recipient for the Citizen Service Before Self Honors


January 20, 2012

January 20, 2012

Hoosier Veteran's Long Journey Home Takes Detour to State of the Union Address

Cpl. Cory Smith to Attend State of the Union as Guest of Rep. André Carson (D-IN)


January 19, 2012

January 19, 2012

Congressman André Carson to Oppose Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released today the following statement opposing the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA):


January 13, 2012

January 13, 2012

Rep. André Carson Submits U.S. Service Academy Nominations for Indiana's 7th Congressional District

INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson announced today his list of nominees for attendance at one of the United States Service Academies. Nominated students will be considered for acceptance to the Class of 2016.


January 3, 2012

January 3, 2011

President Obama Signs into Law Two Bills Authored by Rep. André Carson

Carson Amendments Provide Significant Improvements to Programs Serving Military Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the weekend, President Barack Obama signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, a bill that includes two amendments authored by Congressman André Carson (D-IN).


December 20, 2011

December 20, 2011

Congressman André Carson Supports Bipartisan Senate Agreement, Says Washington's Political Games are Crippling the Middle Class


December 15, 2011

December 15, 2011

Congressman André Carson Praises the End of the War in Iraq, Celebrates the Return of U.S. Troops by December 31

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today released the following statement regarding the end of the war in Iraq and the return of U.S. troops by the end of the year:


December 15, 2011

On November 15, Congressman André Carson joined members of the Indiana Congressional Delegation to request that the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag be flown at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Click Here to Read the Letter from Congressman Carson to Lucas Oil Stadium Regarding the POW/MIA Flag


December 13, 2011

December 13, 2011

Congressman André Carson Names New Press Secretary

INDIANAPOLIS (December 13, 2011) – Congressman André Carson announced today that he has selected Blake Johnson to serve as his press secretary. Johnson will assume his duties immediately and work from the Indianapolis District Office.