Press Releases
March 16, 2011
CARSON VOTES TO PROTECT NEIGHBORHOOD FUNDING
Republican legislation defunds important program to redevelop abandoned houses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today voted against legislation that would end the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, which provides funding to help communities deal with large numbers of foreclosed, vacant and abandoned properties.
CARSON STATEMENT ON 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS
Congressman Carson serves as the CBC Whip for the 112th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement today honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC):
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March 15, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON LATEST CONTINUING RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement today in response to the House vote on another short-term spending bill.
CARSON STATEMENT ON REP. KING HEARING
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement about today's hearing in the House Committee on Homeland and Security:
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March 4, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON JOBS REPORT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Labor's report that the U.S. economy added 192,000 jobs in February.
March 1, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON SHORT-TERM SPENDING BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement today in response to the House vote on the two-week continuing resolution.
February 24, 2011
CARSON, COMMUNITY LEADERS BREAK GROUND ON MASS AVE DEVELOPMENT
Trail Side on Mass Ave to bring affordable housing and retail options
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson today joined developers Riley Area Development Corporation, Monument Realty and community leaders for the groundbreaking of the Trail Side on Mass Ave.
INDIANA DELEGATION URGES NFL COMMISSIONER, NFLPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROTECT SUPER BOWL
Hoosier Lawmakers Ask NFL, NFLPA to Work Together to Avoid Lockout
WASHINGTON, DC - All eleven members of the Indiana Congressional delegation today sent the following letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith urging them to work together to avoid a lockout during the upcoming NFL season. Indianapolis will host Super Bowl XLVI.
February 19, 2011
CARSON OPPOSES REPUBLICAN CONTINUING RESOLUTION
Cuts made in legislation threaten jobs, economic future
CARSON, COMMUNITY LEADERS TO BREAK GROUND ON MASS AVE DEVELOPMENT
Facility brings affordable housing, increased economic development opportunities
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will join Riley Area Development Corp., Monument Realty and community leaders for the groundbreaking of the Trail Side on Mass Ave at 1 p.m. Thursday.