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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
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.