Press Releases
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 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.
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 - More than 80 employers-representing over 2,100 available jobs-will set up shop at Wednesday's Central Indiana Job Fair hosted by Congressman André Carson in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College. The event will offer an opportunity for Hoosier jobseekers to speak in person with a diverse group of companies from various sectors across the economic spectrum.
August 20, 2010
Carson Statement on the Flooding In Pakistan
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson today released the following statement on the flooding disaster in Pakistan:
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August 19, 2010
August 18, 2010
Carson, Ballard to Kick Off Construction Training Phase of $2.2 million Youth Build Indy Program
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will be joined by Mayor Greg Ballard and partnering organizations at a press conference on Thursday to kick off the construction training phase of the $2.2 million Youth Build Indy program.
August 18, 2010
Job Fair to Feature More Than 80 Employers
INDIANAPOLIS - More than 80 employers with hundreds of available positions will participate at the upcoming Central Indiana Job Fair hosted by Congressman André Carson in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College.
August 17, 2010
Carson to Join SBA Deputy-Administrator for Small Business Roundtable
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will join U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Deputy Administrator Marie Johns on Wednesday to conduct a roundtable discussion with area small business owners.
August 12, 2010
Officers Funded By Federal Grant Graduate Academy Today
INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis bolstered its police ranks today as the newest members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) graduated from the academy. Included in the class are officers funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program.