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Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17, 2008, Congressman André Carson will join a coalition of House Democrats in announcing the formation of a new Democratic Middle Class Working Group. This new working group will unveil a legislative agenda known as The Middle Class Success Agenda, a collection of legislative proposals designed to address the needs of working American families.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson threw his support behind AARP's "Divided We Fail" campaign. "Divided We Fail" is an AARP campaign to solve the increasingly difficult issues of affordable health care and lifetime financial security. Below is the text of the letter that Congressman Carson sent to AARP's Congressional Relations Office signaling his strong support for the organization's initiative.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Carson submitted the following statement for the record in support of H.R. 6899, the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act:
"Mr. Speaker, the American people are hurting and in need of immediate relief. And the relief they need extends beyond their urgent need for lower energy costs. Mr. Speaker, the American people also need jobs and they need them now.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement today to commemorate the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month, an observance month to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson will host a community forum focusing on "Green Jobs - Reviving our Economy and Restoring our Environment" this Saturday, September 13th from 10 – 11:30 am. The discussion will take place at Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Headquarters, located at 1029 Fletcher Ave.
THE HONORABLE ANDRÉ CARSON
FLOOR REMARKS ON SEPTEMBER 11 ANNIVERSARY
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson delivered the following statement today on the Floor of the House of Representatives in remembrance of the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks:
"Madam Speaker, I come to the Floor today with a heavy heart as we remember and pay homage to those brave Americans we lost in the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Washington, D.C. – To commemorate the third Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Congressman André Carson released the following statement today:
Washington, D.C. – To commemorate the 45th Anniversary of the March on Washington, Congressman André Carson released the following statement today:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement after it was announced that Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones died Wednesday after suffering an aneurysm: