Press Releases
January 18, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS– Today, Congressman André Carson paid tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by attending two local celebrations honoring the great civil rights leader. Below are excerpts from the remarks Congressman Carson gave today honoring Dr. King (as prepared for delivery):
"Today as we commemorate the birth and life of civil rights leader Dr.
January 13, 2010
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January 13, 2010
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December 18, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Evan Bayh and Congressman André Carson today issued the following joint statement after their meeting with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan regarding the Phoenix Apartments, a Section 8-subsidized apartment complex located in Indianapolis.
The troubled, crime-plagued Phoenix Apartments has long-been under scrutiny of local government and community leaders.
December 16, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson announced that he has secured more than $3 million for Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), which will be used to provide much-needed research and development services to the Department of Defense.
December 11, 2009
December 11, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Carson voted to pass the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The legislation aims to protect against future financial crises by strengthening regulations and protecting consumers:
December 10, 2009
December 9, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson and HealthNet, Inc. President and CEO Booker Thomas joined President Obama at the White House this afternoon to announce a nearly $10.5 million investment in Indianapolis community health centers.
December 10, 2009
December 10, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Carson issued the following statement after the House of Representatives began consideration of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. This legislation includes $4 billion in foreclosure prevention funding, which was included because of the unyielding advocacy of Congressman Carson and his colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on behalf of low-income homeowners.
December 10, 2009
December 10, 2009
Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Congressman André Carson announced that he has secured over $2 million for local Indianapolis programs and organizations, including more than $700,000 targeted toward improving public schools and serving the educational needs of at-risk youth.
December 9, 2009
December 9, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS– Congressman André Carson supported a bill passed by the House calling on the Hungarian government to reverse a decision that shut down a national radio station operated by Indianapolis-based Emmis Communications last month.
December 7, 2009
December 7, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson issued the following statement today in recognition of the 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor: