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With Civilian Defense Workers Facing Pay Cuts, Rep. Carson Calls on Republican Leaders to Begin Negotiations on Budget Compromise
Over 100 Days Since Senate Passed a Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. André Carson called on Speaker Boehner to appoint negotiators to work out a budget and replace sequestration, which is cutting the pay of over 600,000 civilian defense workers, including more than 10,000 here in Indiana, starting this week.
Congressman Carson Introduces Bill to Make College Search More Transparent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson (IN-7) today introduced legislation that would clarify college employment placement statistics, providing more robust information to college seekers as they review their higher education options and assess which institutions and courses of study will provide the best career opportunities following graduation.
Carson Statement on Decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson (D-IN) released today the following statement after the Supreme Court issued decisions on the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8:
Carson Statement Regarding Supreme Court's Decision on Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released today the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Shelby County v. Holder, invalidating Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act :
Carson Calls House Version of FARRM Act an "Affront to the Character of our Nation"
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson (D-IN) released today the following statement after H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act, failed in the U.S. House of Representatives:
Congressman Carson Statement Recognizing Juneteenth
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson (IN-7) released today the following statement commemorating the celebration of Juneteenth:
Rep. Carson Announces Half a Million Dollars in AmeriCorps Grants for Indianapolis Organizations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson announced today that Public Allies, Inc. and Indiana Habitat for Humanity have received more than half a million dollars in AmeriCorps grants from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Public Allies, Inc. was granted $390,000 and Indiana Habitat for Humanity received $154,420.
House Armed Services Committee Passes FY2014 Defense Bill, Advances Carson Legislation
TOMORROW: Armed Services Committee to Consider Rep. Carson's Military Suicide Reduction Act
A Note from Congressman Carson
Dear Friend: