Press Releases
INDIANA DELEGATION URGES NFL COMMISSIONER, NFLPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROTECT SUPER BOWL
Hoosier Lawmakers Ask NFL, NFLPA to Work Together to Avoid Lockout
WASHINGTON, DC - All eleven members of the Indiana Congressional delegation today sent the following letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith urging them to work together to avoid a lockout during the upcoming NFL season. Indianapolis will host Super Bowl XLVI.
February 19, 2011
CARSON OPPOSES REPUBLICAN CONTINUING RESOLUTION
Cuts made in legislation threaten jobs, economic future
CARSON, COMMUNITY LEADERS TO BREAK GROUND ON MASS AVE DEVELOPMENT
Facility brings affordable housing, increased economic development opportunities
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will join Riley Area Development Corp., Monument Realty and community leaders for the groundbreaking of the Trail Side on Mass Ave at 1 p.m. Thursday.
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.