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WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman André Carson released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Financial CHOICE Act, a bill that dismantles the most important aspects of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
"Today's vote to repeal provisions of Dodd-Frank is a loss for Hoosiers and for all Americans. With today's vote, Republicans put Wall Street ahead of hard working Americans, leaving consumers at far greater risk.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman André Carson issued the following statement on proposed changes to the state's Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP 2.0). Recently, Congressman Carson sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging it to reject a new state proposal which would create unnecessary barriers for Hoosiers relying on HIP 2.0 for healthcare coverage.
WASHINGTON, DC - For almost 150 years, we have set aside this day to thank the men and women of our armed forces, and to pay tribute to those who are no longer with us. While we can never repay the debt of gratitude we owe these brave men and women, we pay tribute to them this Memorial Day by remembering what they gave up for the freedoms we enjoy.
WASHINGTON, DC - With Memorial Day on the horizon, Congressman AndréCarson is urging Americans to recognize tomorrow, and every Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day.
Mr. Speaker— I rise to recognize tomorrow, and each Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day.
National Poppy Day encourages all Americans to wear a red poppy flower as a symbol to remember the fallen and support the living heroes who have worn our nation's uniform.
Following World War I, the red poppy became an internationally recognized symbol of the blood shed by those who fought for their countries.
Although it originated almost a century ago, the poppy is just as relevant today.
WASHINGTON, DC - "Today's appointment is a strong start. It appears that Director Mueller has been given broad jurisdiction and the ability to pursue the facts of this investigation where they lead, without arbitrary limitations. However, this is just a start. Director Mueller will essentially be starting his investigation from scratch—I hope without any preconceived notions or biases.
WASHINGTON, DC – "I am deeply disturbed by reports that President Trump shared highly classified intelligence with the Russian foreign minister and ambassador during their recent visit to the White House. Through his recklessness, the President may have undone a critical intelligence partnership, destroyed a key source of intelligence in the fight against ISIS, and jeopardized the security of the American people. Regardless of legality, President Trump's actions were irresponsible and wrong.
Washington, DC – "Today's vote to repeal the Affordable Health Care Act was a loss for Hoosiers and all Americans. With today's vote, Republicans move us one step closer to a cruel and immoral system that focuses more on profits than on patients. To make matters worse, proponents are making blatantly false claims that this bill maintains protections for pre-existing conditions and access to basic services.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN) released the following statement after Congress voted on a spending bill that funds the government through the rest of the fiscal year.
"While today's omnibus appropriations bill is a compromise and does not fully fund every Democratic priority, I voted for it because it is a step in the right direction and a compromise that averts another government shutdown.