Press Releases
May 17, 2011
SUMMER SERVINGS TO PROMOTE FREE MEAL PROGRAMS, FIGHT CHILD HUNGER
New website and community support will connect families to vital resources
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, and representatives from the Child Hunger Initiative today announced "Summer Servings," a program that provides free meals to Indianapolis youth in an effort to fight child hunger in the Indianapolis area.
May 16, 2011
Carson announces summer servings effort to fight child hunger
Mayor, Child Hunger Initiative representatives will join in unveiling of program
May 12, 2011
CARSON: REPUBLICANS WANT TO DISMANTLE WALL STREET REFORM
Several bills under consideration will weaken consumer protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee today chose Wall Street's recklessness of the past over protecting American consumers now and in the future, said Congressman André Carson.
May 5, 2011
CARSON TO JOIN PRESIDENT AT ALLISON TRANSMISSION
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson will join President Obama Friday for his visit to Allison Transmission. The President will tour Allison's facilities before speaking to workers about his long-term plan to protect consumers against rising oil prices while ensuring a cleaner, safer, and more secure energy future.
WHO: President Obama
Congressman André Carson
May 5, 2011
CARSON RECOGNIZED BY LA RAZA, CELEBRATES CINCO DE MAYO
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman André Carson joined millions of Americans in observing Cinco de Mayo. This day marks the historic triumph of the Mexican people over the French Army in the battle of Puebla in 1862.
May 2, 2011
Carson Statement on Osama Bin Laden
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement in response to President Obama's announcement Sunday night that the U.S. military killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan:
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April 20, 2011
CARSON HELPS REOPEN INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDRY
Former Navistar facility will add jobs along Brookville Road
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson joined executives, workers, and community leaders today to celebrate the reopening of the former Navistar foundry located on Indianapolis' east side.
April 19, 2011
Carson to attend reopening of indianapolis foundry
Company, Labor and Community Partner to Create Jobs Along Brookville Road
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson will join executives, workers and community leaders Wednesday to celebrate the reopening of the former Navistar foundry located on Indianapolis' eastside. The foundry, now operated by PurePOWER Technologies, employs 120 workers.
April 15, 2011
CARSON: REPUBLICAN BUDGET ENDS MEDICARE GUARANTEE
Republican 2012 budget hurts seniors, students, job creation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson voted against the Republicans' 2012 budget that shifts costs to seniors, working families and America's most vulnerable citizens.
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April 14, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON 2011 BUDGET DEAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement today on the continuing resolution that funds the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year.
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