Press Releases
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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April 7, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON CONTINUING RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement today on the Republican proposed, one-week continuing resolution to keep the government funded.
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April 4, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON ANNIVERSARY OF KING ASSASSINATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement today on the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr:
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"Forty-three years ago today, our nation lost a titan of the civil rights movement and a genuine American hero.
April 1, 2011
Carson statement on march 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 216,000 new jobs in March, dropping the unemployment rate to 8.8 percent. Over the past four months the unemployment rate has fallen by a full percentage point, the largest such decline since 1984.
April 1, 2011
CARSON, BURTON MAKE WAGER WITH VIRGINIA REPRESENTATIVES
Reps. Scott, Cantor to participate in friendly wager with Indiana Congressmen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than a spot in the national championship game will be on the line Saturday when Butler University and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) meet in the NCAA tournament.
March 29, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON HAMP TERMINATION ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement on today's vote to end the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) that provides funding to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.
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