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A Note from Congressman Carson
Dear Friend,
As Black History Month comes to a close, I believe it is fitting to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and reflect on its significance. The passing of this legislation serves as an important milestone in the struggle for equality in our county.
Mr./Madam Speaker, I rise today to draw attention, once again, to an issue that some in this Congress seem to have forgotten—the millions of Americans who are unemployed or working for wages that cannot support their families.
Many of my colleagues have not experienced what it means to be poor in America.
It's no secret that most Members of Congress have been very privileged in their lives—and there is nothing wrong with that.
But we can all imagine what poverty means without having lived through it.
A Note from Congressman Carson
Dear Friend,
This Monday, we celebrated President's Day, a federal holiday honoring the lives and service of America's past leaders. During this holiday, we take time to reflect on our great nation and the historic contributions of the men elected to lead it.
A Note from Congressman Carson
Dear Friend,
Over the past few years, Americans have worked together to pull ourselves out of a significant economic downturn. With a determined spirit and an unwavering commitment to succeed, we forged ahead. Unfortunately, many of the hardest working Americans are seeing their hard work go unrewarded.
Indianapolis, IN - Congressman Carson and staff will deliver valentines to local veterans at the Indianapolis VA medical center this Friday. Children from several schools in Wayne, Lawrence, and Decatur Townships along with students from Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) prepared the valentines expressing their gratitude to those who have served in our armed forces.
A Note from Congressman Carson
Dear Friend,
Each February, we celebrate Black History Month and take time to recognize the important contributions African Americans have made in our country. During this month-long celebration, we join our friends and neighbors in honoring the individuals who had the courage to change the course of history for our country.
A Note from Congressman Carson
Dear Friend,
This Tuesday, President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address, defining his vision for the future of our country. His address focused on his hope for a year of action and called on Congress to put aside partisan differences in order to do what is right for our country. With the American people still waiting for action on so many critical issues, I stand with the President, ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman André Carson issued the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union address:
Our country has long been defined by the determination of the American people to redefine their future through education and hard work. Regrettably, as our wealth gap grows and unemployment remains high, this fundamental American goal is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve.
Indianapolis, IN — Congressman André Carson issued the following statement regarding a new report showing that at the end of last week more than 1.6 million Americans had been cut off from their unemployment insurance. The report, which was released last week by the Ways and Means Committee Democrats, bases its estimates on the average number of individuals looking for work who are losing their unemployment insurance each week.
A Note from Congressman Carson
Dear Friend,
Hoosiers work hard to provide for their families. Unfortunately, it is becoming harder and harder to make ends meet. Today, millions of Americans are living below the poverty line as the gap between the wealthy and the poor continues to grow. This situation is one we must address immediately which is why Congress must make raising the minimum wage and extending unemployment benefits top priorities in 2014.