Press Releases
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.
Congressman André Carson was able to work with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to withdraw its lien in order to clear the way for the project's construction.
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.
The legislation will provide healthier meals to 31 million children with over $300 million being sent to states - including $7.8 million to Indiana - to improve the nutritional quality of meals served in schools.
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.
As a whip, Congressman Carson will assist House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) in counting votes and rallying member support for legislation. Congressman Carson will be responsible for whipping votes among Democratic members from Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
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.
Eligible military personnel whose service was extended under stop-loss orders will receive $500 for each month of their extended service.
November 23, 2010
Carson To Attend Mozel Sanders Thanksgiving Dinner
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will participate in the Mozel Sanders Foundation's 39th Annual Feed the Hungry program on Butler University's campus.
CONGRESSMAN CARSON ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF OF STAFF
WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman André Carson today announced a change to his leadership team, naming Kim Rudolph as his new chief of staff. The change will take effect January 3, 2011.
Rudolph, a fourteen-year veteran of Capitol Hill, will oversee the operations of the Congressional offices in Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis.
November 19, 2010
CARSON TO DELIVER WEEKLY CBC MESSAGE TO AMERICA
WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman André Carson will deliver the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Message to America this week. The Message to America, which is delivered by one member of the CBC each week, is aired on the American Urban Radio Network.
Over the next week, the following remarks will be played on more than 300 radio stations across the United States:
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CONGRESSMAN CARSON ELECTED TO CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS LEADERSHIP POST
WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman André Carson today was elected to serve as the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Whip for the 112th Congress.
The whip helps to develop political strategy, secure votes and gather and distribute policy information between CBC members.