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Far too many Hoosiers suffer the financial and emotional strains of unemployment or underemployment. Creating new jobs and protecting existing American jobs is my number one priority in Congress. I am doing everything I can to connect job seekers with companies that are currently hiring. That's why I am hosting my annual Central Indiana Job Fair in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College again this year.
Congressman Carson to Holder: We Need Answers on Government Monitoring
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) and Congressman Keith Ellison (MN-05) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, calling for specific details about the federal government's monitoring of the communications of American citizens.
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.
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