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INDIANAPOLIS -- Congressman André Carson (IN-07) released the following statement in response to the announcement today that U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett will resign at the end of this month:
Congressman André Carson Honors Fallen Officer in the U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman André Carson (IN-07) made a statement for the Congressional Record honoring the life of fallen Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Perry Renn.
The statement will now be held in the permanent Congressional Record in Washington, D.C. A copy of the statement also was delivered to Renn's family.
Statement from Congressman André Carson on alleged NSA spying on Muslim-Americans
July 9, 2014
Washington D.C. - Congressman André Carson issued the following statement today regarding reports that the United States monitored several prominent Muslim Americans:
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson released the following statement this morning in response to the news that IMPD veteran patrol officer Perry Renn was killed last night in a shootout on the city's Eastside.
"My heart goes out to the family and friends of Officer Renn. Our city lost a brave law enforcement officer last night, and we grieve with those he leaves behind.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman André Carson introduced the Emerging Business Encouragement (EBE) Act, which will help emerging businesses compete for federal contracts and obtain access to federally backed loans as they get off the ground.
Emerging businesses face obstacles that are distinctly different from more well established small businesses. Under the EBE Act, the Small Business Administration (SBA) would create a new designation for an Emerging Business Enterprises (EBE) based on the company's age, size and total compensation.
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: