Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson spoke on the House Floor today regarding H.R. 5472, a bill that designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, as the "Julia M. Carson Post Office Building." Below are Congressman Carson's remarks.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement today on the Iraq War following the congressional testimony of General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker.
"The bravery and courage shown by our troops serving in Iraq has been simply remarkable. However, the Bush Administration and the Iraqi government have failed to match the gallant efforts of our brave men and women in uniform.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today released the following statement regarding President Bush's decision to have the Colombia Free Trade Agreement sent to Congress for a vote.
"President Bush's insistent on sending the Colombian Free Trade Agreement to Congress for a vote at a time of such economic uncertainty is irresponsible and counter-productive. With unemployment claims rising to their highest levels in three years, it is incumbent that the President work with the Congress in supporting policies that create jobs instead of sending them abroad.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today released the following statement regarding the shut down of ATA, an Indianapolis-based airline that employed approximately 2,300 workers nation-wide and 560 in Indianapolis.
"The abrupt and unforeseen shut-down of ATA is a sad and truly unfortunate occurrence. This airline employed many residents from my district and served as an important mode of transportation for individuals traveling to and from the great state of Indiana.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today released the following statement regarding the amendment he sponsored to the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act. Congressman Carson's amendment, the first amendment he has sponsored in the House, passed by an overwhelming margin and will expand U.S. efforts in combating HIV/AIDS in African countries.