Press Releases
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.
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 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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