Press Releases
May 28, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Helping to ensure that our military is fully prepared for threats and challenges across the globe, Congressman André Carson today helped pass the National Defense Authorization Act.
Hundreds of qualified troops have been removed from service because of this flawed policy. Today we have finally taken an important step to address not only an important equal rights issue, but a national security issue.
May 27, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today voted to approve legislation that makes significant investments in American jobs and cuts taxes for middle-class families to help the nation continue along the path of economic recovery.
The Honorable Greg Ballard
Mayor
City of Indianapolis
City-County Building
200 E. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Dear Mayor Ballard:
A few weeks ago, I was pleased to see your administration commit to providing the necessary stop-gap funding for the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library-assuring six local libraries in challenged neighborhoods will remain open for the immediate future. Your swift action and leadership on this issue was greatly appreciated by me and many residents across the city.
May 21, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement on the Senate's passage of financial regulatory reform last night:
"Two years ago our economy was brought to the brink of collapse because of misguided and destructive practices from the financial industry. Last year I joined my colleagues on the Financial Services Committee to craft a comprehensive set of measures that will protect our economy and better secure American's hard-earned retirement accounts by modernizing our financial regulations and holding Wall Street accountable.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement today about the Indiana Department of Workforce Development's announcement that the state of Indiana gained 22,700 jobs in April.
"Combine Indiana's largest over-the-month increase in employment since 1999 with national numbers released earlier in the month, and it becomes clear the significant impact the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act is having on our state and nation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - An amendment authored by Congressman André Carson was included in legislation to spur small-business lending. The bill, which was approved by the House Financial Services Committee, will create a Small Business Lending Fund to be administered by the Secretary of the Treasury.
May 12, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today's actuarial report on the alleged fiscal impact of the new health care reform law, which was commissioned by Governor Mitch Daniels' Administration, is yet another attempt by the Governor to politically assail health reform, said Congressmen André Carson and Baron Hill.
Congressmen Carson and Hill are again imploring the Governor to provide Hoosiers with factual, apolitical information on the new law.
May 12, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As high-schoolers and their families make final decisions about college, recently passed legislation will make higher education more affordable and ease the burden of student debt, Congressman André Carson said today.
May 11, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson will join Congressmen Pete Stark and Patrick Kennedy to co-host a Congressional briefing tomorrow on breaking the cycle of recidivism in America.