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November 11, 2010
CARSON STATEMENT ON VETERANS DAY
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson today released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day:
"Today, Americans pause to recognize the brave men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces. Their devotion to ensuring our freedom and democracy is an inspiration for us all.
November 5, 2010
CARSON STATEMENT ON RULING BY POLICE MERIT BOARD
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson today released the following statement in response to this morning's ruling by the Indianapolis Police Merit Board.
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"As a leader and concerned citizen in our community, I am deeply troubled by this morning's decision by the police merit board, which I fear will further erode an already frayed relationship between IMPD and the Indianapolis community.
November 5, 2010
CARSON STATEMENT ON OCTOBER JOBS REPORT
Thank you for reading another edition of my e-newsletter, the Carson Courier. For additional information on these and other topics, please visit my website at https://www.carson.house.gov.
In this week's Carson Courier:
Offender Re-entry Program Receive Federal Grant
Local Soldier Awarded Purple Heart
Social Security Disability Workshop
Offender Re-entry Program Receives Federal Grant
October 28, 2010
CARSON: HEALTH CARE REFORM HAS HELPED THOUSANDS OF SENIORS IN INDIANAPOLIS
INDIANAPOLIS - Thousands of seniors across Indianapolis have already received the $250 ‘donut hole' check to help pay for prescription drugs with thousands more set to receive it before the end of the year, Congressman André Carson announced today.
Thank you for reading another edition of my e-newsletter, the Carson Courier. For additional information on these and other topics, please visit my website at https://www.carson.house.gov.
In this week's Carson Courier:
Pushing for a One-Time Benefit to Aid Seniors and Veterans
More Affordable Housing in Indy
Enhancing the Protection Order Registry
Pushing for a One-Time Benefit to Aid Seniors and Veterans
October 22, 2010
CARSON TO VISIT OFFENDER RE-ENTRY PROGRAM, HIGHLIGHT NEW GRANT THAT CREATES 40 JOBS
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will visit Workforce, Inc, a local non-profit organization that helps ex-offenders transition back into the community through job training and supportive services.
October 20, 2010
CARSON, STATE LEADERS TO ANNOUNCE INITIATIVE AIMED AT BETTER PROTECTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
INDIANAPOLIS - In an effort to continue improving protections for victims of domestic violence, Congressman André Carson and Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will announce a series of enhancements to the Protective Order Registry on Friday.
October 20, 2010
CARSON TO PUSH FOR ONE-TIME PAYMENT TO AID SENIORS, VETERANS
INDIANAPOLIS - After the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it will not provide a Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) for 2011, Congressman André Carson said today that he will push for legislation to issue a one-time $500 payment to Social Security recipients.
Thank you for reading another edition of my e-newsletter, the Carson Courier. For additional information on these and other topics, please visit my website at https://www.carson.house.gov.
In this week's Carson Courier:
Launching the Congressional Latino Advisory Council
Supporting the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Ruling
Combating AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Around the World and Here in Indiana
Launching the Congressional Latino Advisory Council