Press Releases
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.
November 11, 2010
CARSON STATEMENT ON VETERANS DAY
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson today released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day:
"Today, Americans pause to recognize the brave men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces. Their devotion to ensuring our freedom and democracy is an inspiration for us all.
November 5, 2010
CARSON STATEMENT ON RULING BY POLICE MERIT BOARD
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson today released the following statement in response to this morning's ruling by the Indianapolis Police Merit Board.
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"As a leader and concerned citizen in our community, I am deeply troubled by this morning's decision by the police merit board, which I fear will further erode an already frayed relationship between IMPD and the Indianapolis community.
November 5, 2010
CARSON STATEMENT ON OCTOBER JOBS REPORT
October 28, 2010
CARSON: HEALTH CARE REFORM HAS HELPED THOUSANDS OF SENIORS IN INDIANAPOLIS
INDIANAPOLIS - Thousands of seniors across Indianapolis have already received the $250 ‘donut hole' check to help pay for prescription drugs with thousands more set to receive it before the end of the year, Congressman André Carson announced today.
October 22, 2010
CARSON TO VISIT OFFENDER RE-ENTRY PROGRAM, HIGHLIGHT NEW GRANT THAT CREATES 40 JOBS
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will visit Workforce, Inc, a local non-profit organization that helps ex-offenders transition back into the community through job training and supportive services.
October 20, 2010
CARSON, STATE LEADERS TO ANNOUNCE INITIATIVE AIMED AT BETTER PROTECTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
INDIANAPOLIS - In an effort to continue improving protections for victims of domestic violence, Congressman André Carson and Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will announce a series of enhancements to the Protective Order Registry on Friday.
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.