Press Releases
CARSON APPLAUDS SIGNING OF DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL REPEAL
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson released the following statement today on President Barack Obama signing into law the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy, which had banned gays and lesbians from serving openly in uniform:
December 16, 2010
PLACING PRIORITY ON HELPING MIDDLE-CLASS AND UNEMPLOYED, CARSON BACKS TAX RELIEF BILL
Congressman blasts Republican-led aspects of package targeted at tax breaks for wealthy
CARSON STATEMENT ON DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL VOTE
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson released the following statement regarding today's vote to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy, which bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in uniform:
CARSON VOTES TO APPROVE DREAM ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today voted to approve the DREAM Act, which will create a pathway to citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
December 8, 2010
GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR ST. CLAIR SENIOR APARTMENTS
Construction begins on project that received funding from the Recovery Act
INDIANAPOLIS - Just months after the project was nearly halted due to a longstanding federal lien on the property, the groundbreaking for the new St. Clair Senior Apartments will take place Thursday at 10 a.m.
CARSON VOTES TO PERMANENTLY EXTEND TAX CUTS FOR MIDDLE-CLASS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson issued the following statement regarding today's vote in the House of Representatives to extend tax cuts for income under $250,000. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
December 2, 2010
HOUSE APPROVES CHILD NUTRITION ACT
Carson votes for bill to make significant improvements to child nutrition programs
WASHINGTON D.C. - In an effort to help children gain the nutrition they need to be healthy and successful, Congressman André Carson today voted to approve the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.
December 1, 2010
CARSON STATEMENT ON WORLD AIDS DAY
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson issued the following statement today in recognition of World AIDS Day.
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November 30, 2010
CARSON SELECTED FOR LEADERSHIP POST
WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman André Carson today was selected to serve as a Regional Whip for the Democratic Caucus in the upcoming 112th Congress.
November 30, 2010
CARSON: DEADLINE FOR RETROACTIVE STOP-LOSS PAY NEARS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congressman André Carson urged eligible veterans and beneficiaries to apply for the retroactive stop-loss pay owed to them before the upcoming December 3rd deadline.