Press Releases
August 11, 2010
Carson Statement on the Beginning of Ramadan
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson today released the following statement on the start of Ramadan:
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"For me, like most Muslims, Ramadan has always been a special time to reflect upon God's many blessings. It is a month for renewing our commitment and re-establishing our relationship with God and is an opportunity for Muslims to strengthen their faith and purify their heart and soul.
WASHINGTON D.C. - In a measure that will provide crucial aid to states and prevent massive job cuts, Congressman André Carson today voted for legislation that will save and create 319,000 jobs across the country, including 161,000 public school teaching positions.
August 11, 2010
Carson, Ivy Tech Announce Workshops to Prepare Jobseekers for Upcoming Career fair
INDIANAPOLIS - As the August 25th Central Indiana Job Fair approaches, Congressman André Carson today encouraged attendees to get prepared for the event by participating in workshops offered by the staff and faculty at Ivy Tech Community College.
INDIANAPOLIS - As state and local budget reductions loom, Congressman André Carson will join his colleagues in the House and return to Washington next week to vote on a bill that will provide billions of dollars in aid to states to prevent massive job cuts-including the layoff of more than 140,000 teachers.
August 3, 2010
Indiana Ranks Among Top 10 for New Hires
INDIANAPOLIS - A federal tax incentive program has put Indiana among the top ten states in the nation for new hires, Congressman André Carson said today.
Citing a recent report released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Carson said nearly 173,000 Hoosiers have been hired over the last five months, setting up a number of Indiana companies to secure tax breaks for putting unemployed workers back on the job.
INDIANAPOLIS - Looking to help hardworking jobseekers connect with employers from across the area, Congressman André Carson today announced that he is hosting a job fair in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College.
The event will take place Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at IUPUI's Campus Center in downtown Indianapolis.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement today commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement regarding today's vote in the House to extend unemployment insurance benefits to millions of American families:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Finally shifting the balance of power back to consumers and away from the past destructive practices of the financial industry, Congressman André Carson today hailed the President's signing of Wall Street reform legislation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to spur action by Senate Republicans, Congressman André Carson today posted on his website a counter showing the running tally of unemployed Americans losing their benefits. He called for Republicans in the Senate to stop blocking important pieces of legislation that would extend unemployment benefits and create jobs for Americans.