Press Releases
October 20, 2010
CARSON TO PUSH FOR ONE-TIME PAYMENT TO AID SENIORS, VETERANS
INDIANAPOLIS - After the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it will not provide a Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) for 2011, Congressman André Carson said today that he will push for legislation to issue a one-time $500 payment to Social Security recipients.
October 18, 2010
CARSON, HOUSING AGENCY ANNOUNCE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL INVESTMENT
Recovery Act funding creating jobs across Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS - A multimillion dollar investment in public housing throughout Indianapolis is creating hundreds of jobs for Hoosiers, Congressman André Carson announced today.
CARSON LAUNCHES LATINO ADVISORY COUNCIL
CARSON STATEMENT ON DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL RULING
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson released the following statement regarding today's injunction issued by a federal judge stopping the military from enforcing its "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy, which bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in uniform:
October 8, 2010
CARSON ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES, CREATE JOBS
State Small Business Credit Initiative Critical Component of Small Business Jobs Act
October 8, 2010
CARSON ANNOUNCES RETROACTIVE PAY DEADLINE FOR SOLDIERS AFFECTED BY STOP LOSS
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 3 deadline.
INDIANAPOLIS AWARDED MORE COPS FUNDING
Program awards money to Marion County Sheriff's Department to combat sex offenders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson announced today that the Marion County Sheriff's Department will be the recipient of a grant to further its efforts to protect Indianapolis from sexual predators.
September 27, 2010
Carson Accepting Academy Nomination Applications
Deadline for applications is November 1
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today reminded students that the deadline to accept applications for service academy nominations is approaching quickly.
House Approves Small Businesses Lending Bill
Carson authors amendments to increase access to capital for small businesses
September 23, 2010
Carson: Key Patient's Right Begin to Take Effect
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Six months after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, several key patient rights and protections are set to go into effect, Congressman Carson announced today. These changes seek to stop the decades of abuse that Americans faced from health insurance companies.