Press Releases

January 13, 2012

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

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

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:

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

Congressman Carson Votes to Protect Indianapolis Job Seekers and Seniors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today voted against H.R. 3630, a measure that drastically cuts unemployment insurance benefits from 99 weeks down to 59 weeks and adds unnecessary obstacles to benefit eligibility. The bill also raises the cost of healthcare for millions of seniors and risks valuable tax cuts for 160 million Americans.

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.

December 12, 2011

CARSON STATEMENT ON LOWE'S ADVERTISING WITHDRAW

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson issued today the following statement in response to Lowe's decision to withdraw its advertising support for the TLC reality show "All-American Muslim":

"Lowe's decision is regrettable. It runs contrary to our American ideal of combating expressions of hate and division while defending those oppressed by intolerance," Carson said.