Press Releases
July 21, 2011
One Year After Reform, Republicans want wall ST. back in charge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – One year after President Obama signed Wall Street reform into law, House Republicans continue their effort to dismantle critical consumer protections, Congressman André Carson said today.
July 20, 2011
Carson to host job fair IN AUGUST
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today announced the date for his second annual Central Indiana Job Fair, which will link job seekers with area employers currently hiring.
The job fair, hosted by Carson in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College and IUPUI, will be held on Friday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the IUPUI Campus Center in downtown Indianapolis.
July 19, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT's nomination for consumer financial protection bureau
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement today in response to President Obama's nomination of former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB will officially begin its oversight and regulatory work on July 21.
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July 6, 2011
CARSON praises white house for change in condolence letter policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement today in response to President Obama's decision to reverse the White House policy of not sending condolence letters to the next-of-kin of service members who commit suicide.
July 1, 2011
CARSON Highlights 45th Anniversary of Implementation of the Medicare Program
Vows to Ensure Medicare Is There for Future Generations
June 29, 2011
Carson HELPS BREAK GROUND on downtown HOUSING development
Indianapolis Housing Agency, local officials highlight $30 million project
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson joined the Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA) and local officials today to break ground on a $30 million project that will revitalize Lugar Tower in downtown Indianapolis and build a brand new mixed-use, mixed-income development at the tower's base.
June 28, 2011
Carson to HELP BREAK GROUND on downtown HOUSING development
Indianapolis Housing Agency, local officials to highlight $30 million project
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson will join the Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA) and local officials to break ground Wednesday on a $30 million project that will revitalize Lugar Tower in downtown Indianapolis and build a brand new mixed-use, mixed-income development at the tower's base.
June 28, 2011
Carson to speak at counterterrorism workshop
Workshop seeks to improve situational awareness, information sharing
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson will participate in the opening session of the Indianapolis Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series on Wednesday morning.
June 23, 2011
CARSON ANNOUNCES LABOR GRANT FOR LOCAL NON-PROFIT
Workforce, Inc. awarded over $5 million to assist offender re-entry program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Labor today awarded a $5.5 million grant to Workforce, Inc., a local non-profit that helps ex-offenders transition back into the community via job training and supporting services.
June 16, 2011
carson opposes cuts to food programs
Agriculture appropriations bill slashes assistance for food, nutrition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 217-203 to cut the funds budgeted for food assistance for women, children, and low-income Americans by $650 million. Congressman André Carson voted against the cuts.