Press Releases
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Citing the need to provide vital relief for middle-class families and unemployed Hoosiers, Congressman André Carson today backed the tax extension package negotiated by the White House and Congressional Republicans.
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.
This bipartisan legislation puts forward a decade-long process for a limited group of young people who were brought to the United States as children and have grown up in the country.
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.