Press Releases

May 26, 2011

Carson introduces resolution honoring indianapolis 500

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson introduced a resolution this week honoring the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the 100^th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. Congressman Carson gave the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives:

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May 26, 2011

HOUSE PASSES CARSON amendments
Additions will expand mental health screenings, assistance for soldiers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – By a bi-partisan vote of 322-96, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the $690 billion Defense Authorization, which included two amendments authored by Congressman André Carson.

May 25, 2011

Carson amendment PROTECTS SERVICE MEMBERs' MENTAL HEALTH

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed an amendment authored by Congressman André Carson that will improve mental health assessments for members of the U.S. military.

May 18, 2011

CARSON HOSTS SENIOR FORUM ON MEDICARE
Seniors gather in Indianapolis to talk about recent budget proposals

INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson met with over a hundred seniors at the Southeast Community Service Center on Shelby Street today to discuss the impact the 2012 House Republican budget will have on Medicare.

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