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You recently received an email from me asking you to take part in a short constituent survey about hot topics in our community right now.
As your U.S. Representative, I serve as your voice in Washington and your connection to the federal government. Constituent service is my top priority, and part of my commitment to you is making sure I know what's most important to you.
If you haven't already, I hope you'll take a few minutes to take the survey to let us know what's on your mind and what issues you most want me to focus on as public servant.
This week, it will be an honor for me to take part in the kickoff of the 2014 Summer Servings program.
Summer Servings, which is available in Marion County as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program, provides nutritious meals and snacks to children during the summer months. Meals are provided at no cost to all children ages 18 and younger.
The program is designed to fill the nutrition gap during the summer to ensure that children get the meals they need when school is not in session.
WASHINGTON – Congressman André Carson issued this statement following the announcement that President Obama has accepted the resignation of Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki:
WASHINGTON – Congressman André Carson issued the following statement on the passing of Presidential Medal of Freedom winner, civil rights advocate, renowned poet, author and Professor Dr. Maya Angelou:
"Today, America lost one of its most original, effective and passionate voices. Dr. Maya Angelou not only spoke to us, but she spoke of us, painting a picture of our nation with words. She showed us that we can always be more than the labels and limitations others place on us. She taught that we have a duty to stand up for those among us who are treated as less.
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki asking for a review of VA facilities in Indiana in light of recent problems discovered at other facilities nationwide and longtime concerns about backlogged services and benefits.
The letter echoes concerns Carson raised in an op-ed piece published in the Indianapolis Star on Memorial Day:
I hope you were able to enjoy this beautiful Memorial Day weekend with your friends and family, especially if you watched the Indianapolis 500 or joined any of the surrounding festivities. It's a privilege to represent the Congressional district that hosts a race that has become the largest one-day sporting event in the world and a significant cultural icon.
Dear Friend,
This coming weekend we will celebrate Memorial Day and those who have given their lives in the service of our nation. It's also an opportunity for us to reflect on the way we treat those currently serving and those veterans who live with the scars of war.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Congressman André Carson (IN-07) issued the following statement today in response to Gov. Mike Pence's proposal to expand the Healthy Indiana Plan instead of expanding Medicaid to cover hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers for whom health insurance is out of reach:
Dear Friend,
Last week, First Lady Michelle Obama presented the prestigious 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service to 10 exceptional museums and libraries, including our very own Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
The award, given by the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, is the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to the community. This is the 20th anniversary of the program.
WASHINGTON – Congressman André Carson (IN-07) today released a list of provisions he successfully included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), annual federal legislation that authorizes spending and sets policy for the for United States military and Department of Defense. The NDAA will be considered by the full House during the week of May 19.
Carson worked closely with Democrats and Republicans, including Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02), to make sure the Hoosier needs and concerns are addressed in the legislation.