Press Releases
October 18, 2010
CARSON, HOUSING AGENCY ANNOUNCE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL INVESTMENT
Recovery Act funding creating jobs across Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS - A multimillion dollar investment in public housing throughout Indianapolis is creating hundreds of jobs for Hoosiers, Congressman André Carson announced today.
CARSON LAUNCHES LATINO ADVISORY COUNCIL
INDIANAPOLIS - In an effort to enhance an ongoing dialogue with the growing Latino population, Congressman André Carson today launched his Congressional Latino Advisory Council. The council, which is comprised of a diverse array of leaders throughout Indianapolis, will provide advice and offer input on issues affecting the Latino community.
CARSON STATEMENT ON DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL RULING
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson released the following statement regarding today's injunction issued by a federal judge stopping the military from enforcing its "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy, which bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in uniform:
October 8, 2010
CARSON ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES, CREATE JOBS
State Small Business Credit Initiative Critical Component of Small Business Jobs Act
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana is set to receive nearly $350 million to aid small business lending, Congressman André Carson said today as the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced allocations for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
October 8, 2010
CARSON ANNOUNCES RETROACTIVE PAY DEADLINE FOR SOLDIERS AFFECTED BY STOP LOSS
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 3 deadline.
Eligible military personnel whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq will receive $500 a month for each month their service was extended. The Defense Department estimates that while 145,400 troops are eligible, only 58,000 claims have been paid so far.
INDIANAPOLIS AWARDED MORE COPS FUNDING
Program awards money to Marion County Sheriff's Department to combat sex offenders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson announced today that the Marion County Sheriff's Department will be the recipient of a grant to further its efforts to protect Indianapolis from sexual predators.
September 27, 2010
Carson Accepting Academy Nomination Applications
Deadline for applications is November 1
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today reminded students that the deadline to accept applications for service academy nominations is approaching quickly.
House Approves Small Businesses Lending Bill
Carson authors amendments to increase access to capital for small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After months of Republican obstruction in the Senate, Congressman André Carson today joined in voting to approve the Small Business Jobs Act to spur small-business lending and grow America's economy.
September 23, 2010
Carson: Key Patient's Right Begin to Take Effect
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Six months after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, several key patient rights and protections are set to go into effect, Congressman Carson announced today. These changes seek to stop the decades of abuse that Americans faced from health insurance companies.
Carson Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congressman André Carson issued the following statement in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15 every year.
"During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the Hispanic community and pay tribute to the extraordinary contributions that they make to America every day.