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Carson Statement on the 100th Anniversary of the NAACP

February 12, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Carson issued the following statement to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP):

"One hundred years ago, amid pervasive bigotry and limited opportunities, W.E.B.

Carson Celebrates the 200th Birthday of President Abraham Lincoln

February 12, 2009

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February 12, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Today, on the 200^th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, Congressman Carson issued the following statement to commemorate the legacy of our nation's 16^th President:

"On this bicentennial anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birth, I am proud to witness so many Americans maki

Carson Supports DTV Transition Extension

February 4, 2009

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February 4, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson spoke on the House Floor in support of S. 352, the Digital TV Delay Act. S.

Carson: Passage of Stimulus Package is Only the First Step in What is Going to be a Long Economic Recovery Process

January 28, 2009

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January 28, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson joined 243 of his House colleagues in supporting H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. H.R.

Carson Statement on Inauguration of Barack Obama

January 20, 2009

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January 20, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Carson issued the following statement this morning before the Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44^th President of the United States:

"Today, Barack Obama w

Carson Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 16, 2009

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January 16, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson issued the following statement to commemorate the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday:

"Dr.

Carson: High Unemployment Rate Reiterates Urgent Need for Economic Recovery Package

January 9, 2009

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January 9, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson released the following statement after the Labor Department announced that the jobless rate rose to 7.2 percent in December and payrolls dropped by 524,000 jobs:

"With our country facing its highest jobless rate since 1983 and w

Carson Votes in Favor of Pay Equity Legislation

January 6, 2009

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January 6, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson issued the following statement after voting for the Paycheck Fairness Act and Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which will protect equal pay for women in the workforce.

"For decades, Congress has praised the great strides that w

Carson Praises Selection of Hilda Solis as Labor Secretary Nominee

December 19, 2008

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Washington, D.C. – "Throughout her illustrations and groundbreaking career, Congresswoman Hilda Solis has been a strong and staunch ally to America's working families. Her successful advocacy for increases in the federal minimum wage and her tireless efforts on behalf of our nation's displaced workers proves that she has the passion and fervor necessary to lead our nation's Labor Department.

Carson Statement on Obama's Transportation Secretary Nominee

December 19, 2008

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Washington, D.C. – "As a former Capitol Hill staffer and Member of Congress, Ray LaHood distinguished himself as an evenhanded moderate who is dedicated to the type of consensus building that will be essential to the creation of a more safe and efficient American transportation system. His support for public transit and increased investment in our nation's rail system has been vital to the continued advancement of our nation's transportation infrastructure.

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