Press Releases
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will speak to the Latino Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence today as part of its 5th Annual Statewide Conference.
September 8, 2010
Carson Statement on Rosh Hashanah
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson today released the following statement on Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year:
INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis will receive $8 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to bolster local efforts to clean up and redevelop abandoned properties, Congressman André Carson announced today.
INDIANAPOLIS - Recognizing the need for young people to have an understanding of financial basics during a tough economy, Congressman André Carson will lead a community discussion on financial literacy today at Arsenal Tech High School. As part of the event he will visit with students who have participated in the financial literacy program at the high school.
September 6, 2010
Carson Statement on Labor Day
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson today released the following statement on the Labor Day holiday:
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INDIANAPOLIS - Looking to bring awareness to the issue of hunger in our community, Congressman André Carson will join Senator Richard Lugar and other community leaders Wednesday to help kick off Hunger Awareness Month.
INDIANAPOLIS - More than 90 employers-representing over 2,500 available jobs-will be in attendance at Wednesday's Central Indiana Job Fair hosted by Congressman André Carson in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College.
Congressman Carson will be conducting a media availability to discuss the event at 11:30 a.m. on the 4th floor of IUPUI's Campus Center. He will be joined Dr. Kathleen Lee, Interim Chancellor of Ivy Tech.
August 24, 2010
Congressman Carson's Speech to VFW National Convention
Thank you for having me here and for making the trip to Indianapolis. I am so pleased to welcome all of you to our great city. You have served and sacrificed for our great country, and are privileged to have you in Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will join Vice President Joe Biden today at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Convention where the Vice President is scheduled to give remarks.
Congressman Carson will also welcome convention attendees tomorrow, August 24 at 8:30 a.m.
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will welcome attendees to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Convention Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki is also scheduled to participate at the convention. His visit follows Monday's speech by Vice President Joe Biden.