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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Today, Congressman Carson issued the following statement in commemoration of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Today, we honor the legacy of a man who reminded all of us of our shared humanity by pushing love over hate and peace over division. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s message continues to resonate today, inspiring us to set aside our prejudices and pursue opportunity and justice for all people.

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, President Trump again put politics above national security by canceling Speaker Nancy Pelosi's military flight to Afghanistan. Speaker Pelosi was traveling overseas to reassure our NATO allies and meet our troops fighting terrorists in Afghanistan. What she learned would have helped Congress better support our men and women in uniform as they stand up to threats around the world.

Washington, DC – Today marks the 21^st day of the government shutdown, matching the longest in our country's history. This week, Congressman André Carson voted on several bills to re-open the federal government. This includes today's vote in favor of the Interior appropriations bill so Americans can get back to enjoying their national parks, EPA workers can continue monitoring air and water pollution, and hazardous waste sites can be maintained.

Washington, DC - "For the White House and the leaders of the Republican-controlled Congress to shut down the government three days before Christmas is a new low.

"This may only be a partial government shutdown, but starting today 420,000 federal employees will be working without pay and another 400,000 will be furloughed. This will be felt immediately by these workers and the millions of Americans they serve every day. On top of this, a shutdown will cost our economy an estimated $1.5 billion per day.

Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson (IN-07) is encouraging Hoosiers to find a health insurance plan that works for them before the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period ends tomorrow, Saturday December 15, at Midnight.

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman André Carson introduced a vessel safety bill in response to the loss of 17 people, including nine Hoosiers, who drowned in Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri, when their duck boat sank in July. Congressman Carson's legislation implements safety regulations for amphibious passenger vessels, including duck boats.

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman André Carson released the following statement concerning his vote for Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 116^th Congress:

"Today I cast my vote for Nancy Pelosi to become the next Speaker of the House. Leader Pelosi has an unparalleled record in Congress. She has gone toe to toe with Presidents and the Senate and pushed through huge reforms like the Affordable Care Act and Dodd-Frank. Through wars and economic recessions, she has continually put the country first.