Press Releases
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 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.
December 7, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON THE RETIREMENT OF CHIEF JUSTICE RANDALL SHEPHERD
Indianapolis -- Congressman Andre Carson issued the following statement today on Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard's retirement announcement:
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November 15, 2011
CARSON VOTES TO SUSPEND EXCESSIVE EXECUTIVE PAY AND BONUSES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Andre Carson voted as a member of the Financial Services Committee to pass a measure that would suspend bonuses for executives with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, the two mortgage companies operating under U.S. government control.
September 19, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S DEFICIT REDUCTION PROPOSAL
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson today released the following statement on President Obama's deficit reduction proposal.
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CARSON STATEMENT ON TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today released the following statement about the upcoming 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks:
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September 8, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S JOBS PLAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today released the following statement in response to President Obama's American Jobs Act:
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August 26, 2011
Dear Mr. Mashal:
We write to you during this holy month of Ramadan as Muslim-American leaders and scholars across the United States. As Muslims around the world reflect upon their faith and strive for an elevated level of devotion during this blessed month, we urge you to act upon our higher calling to charity and compassion by releasing Israeli Corporal Gilad Shalit.
August 15, 2011
Carson to meet with seniors to discuss medicare
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson on Tuesday will host his third panel discussion on Medicare and the impact recent proposals in Congress may have on the program.
The panel will consist of experts in the area of senior healthcare who will help attendees answer questions about Medicare.
CONGRESSMAN TO MEET WITH JOBSEEKERS FRIDAY
INDIANAPOLIS – More than 70 employers—representing over 1,200 available jobs—will be in attendance at Congressman André Carson's Central Indiana Job Fair on Friday. The job fair, hosted by Carson in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College and IUPUI, will be held on August 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the IUPUI Campus Center in downtown Indianapolis.
Congressman Carson will be available to speak with the media throughout the morning beginning at 11 a.m. on the 4th floor of IUPUI's Campus Center.