Press Releases
February 16, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON FUNDING CUT FOR SECOND ENGINE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement on today's vote in the House to halt funding for the Joint Strike Fighter's alternate engine program. The engine, developed by Rolls Royce and their partner General Electric, is produced at the Rolls Royce plant in Indianapolis.
February 16, 2011
CARSON'S OFFICE DELIVERS VALENTINES TO VETERANS
INDIANAPOLIS - Staff from the Office of Congressman André Carson delivered approximately 500 valentines from area schools to veterans at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis today.
The event gathers and delivers valentines made by school children to hospitalized veterans and began 14 years ago when Congresswoman Julia Carson represented the Indianapolis area.
February 15, 2011
CARSON COMMITTEE STATEMENT ON WALL STREET REFORM
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson made the following statement in the House Committee on Financial Services today where the implications of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act were discussed.
February 14, 2011
CARSON REACTION TO WHITE HOUSE BUDGET PROPOSAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement today in reaction to the White House budget proposal released for Fiscal Year 2012.
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"In order for America's economic future to be truly successful, we must strike a balance that makes strategic investments in our future while making cuts that rein in our budget deficit.
CARSON STATEMENT ON THE INDIANA COMPACT
February 4, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON BLACK HISTORY MONTH
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson released the following statement in recognition of Black History Month:
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"This month we recognize the important role that African Americans have played in shaping our state and country's identity. From celebrated, entrepreneur Madame C.J. Walker to historic Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis is rich in African-American history.
February 4, 2011
JULIA M. CARSON LEARNING CENTER OPENS AT IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
INDIANAPOLIS- Congressman André Carson today joined leaders from Ivy Tech Community College for a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the Julia M. Carson Learning Resource Center at its downtown campus.
February 3, 2011
CONGRESSMAN CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN DEDICATION ON IVY TECH CAMPUS
New 229,000 square foot facility is named after the late Congresswoman Julia Carson
January 28, 2010
CARSON SUBMITS ACADEMY NOMINATIONS FOR 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman André Carson today announced his military academy nominations for the 7th Congressional District. The 12 young men and women selected by Carson will now be considered for acceptance in the Class of 2015 for one of the United States Service Academies.
January 26, 2011
CARSON STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF OFFICER MOORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement on the passing of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer David Moore:
"The collective heart of our beloved city sank today when Officer David Moore passed away this morning. After answering his community's call to service, Officer Moore is now moving on to a higher calling, as difficult as it may be for all of us see him go.