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| Carson's Statement Regarding Two Indianapolis Based Service Members Killed in Iraq Shootings |
May 12, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson issued the following statement on the death of five
“I was deeply saddened today to learn that two of the five brave American soldiers killed in the horrific tragedy that took place yesterday in
“My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of the five heroes who lost their lives while serving this great nation. The loss of any of our courageous men or women who wear the uniform sends a shockwave of grief felt by an entire community, state and nation; and the troubling circumstances of yesterday certainly make this tremendous loss all the more heartbreaking and tragic.
“I share President Obama’s call to swiftly understand the events that led to this terrible incident, and I pledge to join the president in doing all we can to further protect our soldiers, both home and abroad.”
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| Carson Supports Mortgage Reform Legislation |
May 7, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Carson issued the following statement after the House voted to pass H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009. This important legislation, which Congressman Carson helped co-author, aims to keep Americans in their homes by cracking down on predatory and abusive lending practices, holding creditors responsible for the loans they originate, and protecting tenants who rent homes that go into foreclosure.
Congressman Carson successfully introduced an amendment to this legislation that will fund the distribution of information about foreclosure rescue scams through targeted mailings to those living in areas with high densities of foreclosures.
“Last year,
“For too long, irresponsible lenders have taken advantage of Americans who only hope to fulfill the dream of homeownership. This afternoon, I was proud to join my House colleagues in voting to pass the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act. This bill protects millions of prospective homeowners by finally obligating mortgage lenders to follow a common sense lending standard—that borrowers are only sold loans they can repay.
“In a recent town hall meeting in
“I believe the consumer protections and educational outreach laid out in this bill provide critical protections to millions of American homeowners. Once passed by the Senate and signed into law, I look forward to working with residents and community leaders to put this bill into action, lifting up our neighborhoods, stabilizing our housing market and preventing families from seeing the dream of homeownership slip away.”
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| Carson: Seniors, Veterans to Get Boost with $250 Payment Hitting Mailboxes this Month |
The one-time payments are part of the landmark American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed by Congress in February and signed into law by President Barack Obama. More than 100,000 residents in the Seventh District stand to benefit from the one-time payments, which will inject more than $26.7 million into the Payments to Social Security and SSI recipients will be distributed in batches beginning this week and will continue being mailed out over the next several weeks. The payments will arrive in the form of an extra Social Security check or automatic deposit depending on how individuals typically receive their benefits. In addition to the economic recovery payments being made to Social Security and SSI recipients, the Recovery Act also provides payments to disabled veterans and Railroad Retirement recipients. The $250 payments to Railroad Retirement recipients are scheduled to go out in late May and the payments to disabled veterans will be mailed in June. In total, more than 50 million Americans will get the one-time payment. Congressman Carson noted that eligible individuals don’t have to apply or do anything to receive the payment. “If you are a recipient under one of these programs, you’ll automatically receive the $250 payment.” If someone regularly receives benefits from two or more programs – such as Social Security and Railroad Retirement, or disabled veterans’ benefits and SSI – he or she will receive one $250 payment. Individuals who qualify for the economic recovery payments and have not received their $250 check by the end of June should call Congressman Carson’s office for assistance at (317) 283-6516. ### | |
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| Carson Statement Celebrating Cinco de Mayo |
May 5, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson issued the following statement in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, a day marking the historic triumph of the Mexican people over the French Army in the battle of
“Each May 5th, we celebrate the significant contributions of countless Mexicans and Mexican-Americans who have strengthened our economy and enriched our culture. These contributions persist today, as our city’s growing Latino community continues to work towards the enhancement of our neighborhoods and the improvement of our schools, businesses and local government. I am proud to represent these hardworking Hoosiers in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Hispanics share with other Americans the common goals of freedom, opportunity, and a chance to build a better life. Today, we say thank you to the Hispanic community for their role in making our economy stronger and our culture more vibrant; and I pledge to always keep the dreams and contributions of Hispanics in mind while serving the Seventh District of Indiana.”
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| House Passes Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights |
April 30, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson released the following statement after he joined a majority of his House colleagues in supporting H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights, legislation intended to protect consumers from excessive usage fees, unexpected interest rate hikes, and other deceptive practices:
“Most working families manage their finances responsibly, paying their bills on time and incur manageable debt only when it is absolutely necessary. Therefore, it is completely unacceptable that these responsible consumers fall into financial hardship and insurmountable debt because of the capricious practices of credit card companies.
“H.R. 627 will prevent rate increases to credit card consumers who are less than 30 days late on their payments and require consumers to receive 45 days notice for all rate increases and contract changes. Furthermore, this consumer-friendly bill ends penalties for consumers who pay their statements on time.
“In this difficult economic climate, as the costs of health care, transportation and other basic needs skyrocket, millions of responsible Americans now rely on credit cards to help them augment their living expenses. This legislation will protect these Americans by seeking to ensure that possession of a credit card is no longer automatically tantamount with indefinite confinement to long-term and uncontrollable financial debt.”
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| Floor Statement on DTV Extension Legislation - February 4, 2009 |
REMARKS BY
THE HONORABLE ANDRÉ CARSON FLOOR REMARKS ON DTV EXTENSION LEGISLATION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2009 Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this legislation and extending the DTV deadline. As a father, I try and limit how much television my daughter watches. However, that does not mean I want to completely deny her access to this informative medium. But that’s exactly what the minority would have us do here today. They would have us deny television access to millions of Americans. Americans who rely on TV not only for their entertainment but for their safety. Mr. Speaker, two major winter storms have passed through my district in the last two weeks. And thousands of people stayed off the icy roads during these storms because of the winter advisory alerts that went out on our local TV affiliates in Indianapolis. By having access to these alerts, thousands of my constituents were able to remain safe. So I would implore the minority not to politicize this issue. This is a serious issue that demands we act swiftly and responsibly. I encourage my colleagues to support this legislation and I yield back the balance of my time. | |
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| Floor Statement on SCHIP - January 14, 2009 |
| REMARKS BY THE HONORABLE ANDRÉ CARSON FLOOR REMARKS ON SCHIP WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009 Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the thousands of uninsured children in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this recession, many of my constituents can no longer afford the skyrocketing cost of health care. Without checkups or medication for their children, they sit powerless. So, I implore those who oppose this bill to think of the uninsured children in their congressional districts. Should they be made to suffer from rising health care costs and an unstable job market? And should your constituents suffer because their children hang between Medicaid and private insurance? The answer to both of these questions should be an unwavering no. There are few opportunities in this body where the right decision is so obvious. Support our children by voting yes on SCHIP! Thank you Madam Speaker and I yield back the balance of my time. | |
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| Floor Statement on HEARTH- October 2, 2008 |
REMARKS BY Mr. Speaker, I come to the Floor today in support of H.R. 7221. I also come to the Floor today to honor my late Grandmother, Congresswoman Julia Carson. | |
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| Floor Statement on September 11 Anniversary - September 11, 2008 |
REMARKS BY
THE HONORABLE ANDRÉ CARSON FLOOR REMARKS ON SEPTEMBER 11 ANNIVERSARY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 Mr. CARSON of
But Madam Speaker, I also come to the floor today with a feeling of resilience and determination, a resilience and determination that says we must remain vigilant in dismantling those terrorist networks intent on doing us harm; a resilience and determination that mandates that we give our intelligence agencies the resources they need to neutralize these rogue organizations that target our citizens and threaten the security of our homeland.
Having served as a police officer and a supervising watch officer with the | |
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| Floor Statement on Foreclosure Prevention Act - July 23, 2008 |
REMARKS BY THE HONORABLE ANDRÉ CARSON FLOOR REMARKS ON FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ACT WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008 Mister Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Foreclosure Prevention Act. This comprehensive reform package will help working families keep their homes and avert foreclosure. H.R. 3221 is especially important to the people in my home state of Indiana. Hoosiers have had to endure many hardships throughout this housing crisis. Indiana, at one point, led the nation in foreclosures and currently ranks ninth. I am particularly pleased that this bill provides assistance to cities to rehabilitate vacant, foreclosed homes. In my neighborhood alone, there are over 60 vacant and boarded homes. As a former law enforcement officer, I know these vacancies can lead to violence and theft in our neighborhoods. We need the resources provided in this housing measure so that our communities can be revitalized and our neighborhoods stabilized. I want to thank Chairman Frank for his work on this bill and I yield back the balance of my time. | |
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| Congressman Carson on DTV Delay |
Congressman Carson on DTV Delay - February 4, 2009 | |
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| Congressman Carson on SCHIP |
Congressman Carson on SCHIP - January 14, 2009 | |
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| Congressman Carson on HEARTH |
Congressman Carson on HEARTH- October 2, 2008 | |
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| Congressman Carson on TARP |
Congressman Carson on TARP - September 24, 2008 | |
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| Congressman Carson on Green Jobs |
Congressman Carson on Green Jobs - September 13, 2009 | |
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| H1N1 "Swine" Flu Outbreak |
Over the last few weeks, an outbreak of H1N1 influenza (also known as swine flu) originating in
At this point, information about the origin, nature and treatment of ... | |
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