Press Releases

January 28, 2010

CARSON SUBMITS ACADEMY NOMINATIONS FOR 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman André Carson today announced his military academy nominations for the 7th Congressional District. The 12 young men and women selected by Carson will now be considered for acceptance in the Class of 2015 for one of the United States Service Academies.

January 26, 2011

CARSON STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF OFFICER MOORE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement on the passing of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer David Moore:

"The collective heart of our beloved city sank today when Officer David Moore passed away this morning. After answering his community's call to service, Officer Moore is now moving on to a higher calling, as difficult as it may be for all of us see him go.

CARSON STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union address:

"Tonight President Obama acknowledged the progress that our country has made while also keeping his focus firmly on the future.

CARSON STATEMENT ON HEALTH CARE REPEAL VOTE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement in response to tonight's House vote to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act:
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REPEAL OF HEALTH CARE WOULD HURT HOOSIERS
Carson highlights the negative impacts that repeal would have on the 7th District

WASHINGTON D.C. - While Republican efforts to repeal health care reform began today, Congressman André Carson highlighted how constituents of the 7th District would be harmed if a repeal of the law was successful.

CARSON TO DISCUSS IMPACT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING WITH HOUSE MEMBERS, MAYORS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson will join members from the House of Representatives and mayors from across the country in a press conference on Wednesday, January 19 at 2p.m. Ranking member of the Financial Services Committee, Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA), will lead the discussion on the critical impact of Community Development Block Grants and what maintaining or increasing funding could mean for cities across the country.

January 17, 2011 

CARSON COMMEMORATES MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson released the following statement today in commemoration of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.:

CARSON TO DISCUSS REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS ALONG BROOKVILLE ROAD

INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will join neighborhood residents and local officials for a public meeting on the Brookville Road Corridor Revitalization project. The meeting is being facilitated by the Irvington Development Organization to update community leaders on the progress of redevelopment efforts in the area.

WHO: U.S. Representative André Carson
Irvington Development Organization
Community and Business Leaders