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| Carson Votes to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month |
October 30, 2009 “Since the founding of the “Indianapolis, like so many other cities, has a vibrant Hispanic community. Our city is stronger thanks to the contributions of our Hispanic-American brothers and sisters, who have played an active role in improving our schools and neighborhoods, keeping our economy going and helping us all recognize the importance of embracing our rich cultural diversity.” ### | |
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| Newly-Launched Health Care Package Marks Progress, Carson Says |
October 29, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement today after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled the Affordable Health Care for America Act.
“Today’s launch of the Affordable Health Care for
“While I am disappointed the bill does not currently include the more robust form of a public option—one that would set reimbursement rates along the same lines as Medicare—today marks progress nonetheless. While I believe a stronger public option would do more to inject competition into our broken system, which is largely controlled by only a few major insurers, and bring down ever-increasing costs, it’s a sign the debate has shifted.
“The fact is we’re debating which form of a public option should be included, not if one should be part the package. That speaks to the power of the American people, who have consistently stood up in favor of a government-run insurance option.
“Another sign of progress is the positive fiscal impact this bill would have. Not only is the bill fully paid for, it actually trims the deficit by $30 billion and reins-in wasteful costs in Medicare while strengthening benefits for seniors. We can bring down the cost of this package even further by going with the stronger version of the public option, which would save taxpayers more than $80 billion.
“Congress is closer than ever before to addressing the health care crisis pervading
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| Indy Getting $20 Million to Modernize Energy Grid |
October 27, 2009
This historic investment, made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will result in energy-saving choices for consumers, improved efficiency, and the growth of renewable energy sources like wind and solar. This power grid infrastructure work will also create tens-of-thousands of green jobs nationwide.
“Not only has the Recovery Act helped to rescue this economy from freefall, but it’s making investments now that will lead to long-term growth and success,” said Congressman Carson. “This grant will put people to work doing jobs that have a lasting, community-wide impact—helping bring clean, low-cost energy sources to
“Indianapolis Power & Light Company is very pleased to receive this award. This grant will provide great benefit to our customers by putting interactive energy management tools in their hands,” said Ann Murtlow, IPL President and CEO. “We also plan to use this federal funding to further upgrade our infrastructure with micro-processor based devices, which will help us restore service more quickly after storms.”
Pending approval by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, IPL will use this grant to install Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), including a radio mesh network and a data collection system, and to replace more than 28,000 meters to further automate the meter reading task and enable the timely exchange of energy usage information. IPL will also install up to 22,000 Home Area Network (HAN) systems including programmable communicating thermostats and in-home displays to enable time varying rates to motivate customers to reduce demand during peak usage periods.
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IPL provides retail electric service to about 470,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in
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| Carson Votes to Establish Consumer Financial Protection Agency |
October 22, 2009
“Though Wall Street CEOs and big business interests want us to forget about how our economy wound up in a ditch, President Obama and Congress have made clear we won’t let that happen. Families and small businesses across this nation are struggling mightily, in large part, because no one was minding the store when it comes to regulating important components of the financial sector. Today’s vote marks an important step in moving forward the President’s comprehensive regulatory reforms aimed at preventing any future financial collapse.
“I have been a strong proponent of creating the CFPA for some time, knowing that it will help ensure that consumers have a meaningful understanding of financial contracts. By streamlining regulations that protect consumers from falling victim to confusing and sometimes fraudulent practices, this bill will help countless Hoosiers avoid foreclosure and crippling debt.
“As a Member of the Financial Services Committee, I have worked for the last several months to create a CFPA bill that will benefit all
More information on the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA):
This CFPA legislation seeks to promote fair market operations by increasing transparency, simplicity, fairness, accountability, and access in the market for consumer financial products and services. It will ensure that consumers are able to make educated decisions regarding financial products and services and will protect them from abuse, unfairness, deception, and discrimination.
The CFPA will consolidate the regulatory and enforcement authority which is currently shared by a number of federal agencies—Federal Reserve; Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC); Office of Thrift Supervision; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). While these agencies will hand over their regulatory and enforcement powers to the CFPA, they will retain their supervisory and examination responsibilities over matters involving safety and accuracy.
This legislation does not explicitly impose new regulations on financial activities and products, but rather leaves such decisions to be made by the CFPA through future rulemaking and guidance.
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| Congress Passes Ryan White HIV/AIDS Reauthorization Bill |
October 21, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 1793, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act, which reauthorizes the Ryan White Care Act and provides over $2 billion in annual funding for HIV/AIDS research, treatment and prevention:
“Over two decades ago, Ryan White, a young Hoosier who contracted AIDS from a routine blood transfusion, brought national attention to this disease which had previously been viewed only with distrust and fear. Today, as a result of his brave efforts, we now understand more than ever about this deadly disease. We are now better prepared, through the Ryan White Care Act, to pursue the treatments that have the potential to save hundreds of thousands of lives.
“While we have seen a steady decline in HIV/AIDS cases in recent years, the number remains much too high with over 50,000 new diagnoses in the
More information on the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act:
The Ryan White program has been serving people with AIDS and HIV for nearly two decades. Today, the program provides care, treatment and support services to nearly half a million people – most of whom are low-income. Without this critical safety net, some of our nation’s most vulnerable populations would not receive the care and treatment they need and rightfully deserve.
Today’s vote on the bipartisan Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act reauthorized the Ryan White program for four years. In order to respond to a growing level of need, it increases the authorization level for each part of the Ryan White program by 5 percent a year for the next four years – authorizing a total of $2.55 billion in FY 2010, $2.68 billion in FY 2011, $2.81 billion in FY 2012, and $2.95 billion in FY 2013. Below is an overview of some of the bill’s key provisions.
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| Floor Statement on Executive Compensation - July 31, 2009 |
REMARKS BY
THE HONORABLE ANDRÉ FLOOR REMARKS ON H.R. 3269, CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTION COMPENSATION FAIRNESS ACT OF 2009 FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009
Mr. CARSON of My constituents sent me to Congress to move beyond the status quo of a broken financial regulatory structure. They sent me to enact commonsense reforms like those included in the legislation we're discussing today, Mr. Speaker. They know that average families have cut back, work longer hours, and have saved their money during this crisis. Meanwhile, Wall Street execs have acted irresponsibly and enjoy the lavish compensation packages that have allowed their companies to fail. So I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this bill that will bring about a new era of responsibility on Wall Street. I encourage my colleagues to do the same. | |
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| Floor Statement on the Urgency of Health Care Reform - July 30, 2009 |
REMARKS BY THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009 Mr. CARSON of | |
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| Floor Statement on the Young Adults Financial Literacy Act - July 16, 2009 |
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REMARKS BY
THE HONORABLE ANDRÉ CARSON FLOOR REMARKS ON H.R. 3147, THE YOUNG ADULTS FINANCIAL LITERACY ACT THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009
Madam Speaker, I come to the floor to discuss the Young Adults Financial Literacy Act, which I introduced last week to help community organizations provide better financial education to young adults.
As our recession drags on, it is clear that many of the problems we now face could have been avoided by better educating people about the financial system.
Today, across our country, thousands of young people are getting their first credit card, taking out loans for college and renting their first apartments.
Yet statistics show that many of these young adults never learned basic financial skills like budgeting, saving and maintaining manageable debt.
My bill will help young people receive the financial education they need—before they take these critical first steps.
It will provide grants for the development and implementation of effective education programs—empowering a young generation of consumers at this critical economic time.
So, I encourage my House colleagues cosponsor the Young Adults Financial Literacy Act.
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| Floor Statement Honoring the Life of Senior Airman Ashton Goodman - June 16, 2009 |
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THE HONORABLE ANDRÉ CARSON FLOOR REMARKS HONORING THE LIFE OF SENIOR AIRMAN ASHTON GOODMAN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a fallen hero who was laid to rest in my district earlier this month.
Senior Airman Asthon Goodman was killed by a roadside bomb in
Her ultimate sacrifice is a stark reminder of the human cost of war.
However, it is her life that should serve as the shining example of American achievement in
While tasked with protecting vital reconstruction teams, she also worked to win over the hearts and minds of the Afghan people.
She regularly mentored Afghan women, providing the tools they needed to stand up against oppression and violence.
Because of Ashton, many women are now combating the economic and social conditions that breed terrorism.
I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Senior Airman Ashton Goodman.
Through her support of Afghan women and her sacrifice for the American people, she has represented the best our nation has to offer. | |
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| Floor Statement on the Recidivism Reduction Act - June 12, 2009 |
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REMARKS BY
THE HONORABLE ANDRÉ CARSON FLOOR REMARKS ON H.R. 2829, THE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION ACT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009
Madam Speaker, yesterday I introduced the Recidivism Reduction Act, a bill that will quickly restore federal disability and health benefits to eligible individuals after they are released from incarceration.
As a former law enforcement officer, I’ve seen the public safety risks that exist when ex-offenders leave prison without the tools or resources they need—only to commit further crimes that return them to the criminal justice system.
Currently, these benefits are regularly suspended or terminated upon incarceration and take considerable time to be reinstated after an individual is released.
Without the health coverage they so desperately need, many newly released individuals cannot fully focus on securing gainful employment and developing a supportive home life.
My colleagues should rest assured that this legislation will not provide new benefits to recently released individuals.
Rather, it ensures that individuals receive the timely benefits they need to begin breaking the cycle of recidivism.
Join me in supporting H.R. 2829, the Recidivism Reduction Act. | |
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| Congressman Carson on the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act |
Congressman Carson on the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act – November 2, 2009 | |
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| Congressman Carson on the Minority Business Development Agency |
Congressman Carson on the Minority Business Development Agency - September 15, 2009 | |
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| Congressman Carson on the Urgency of Health Care Reform |
Congressman Carson on the Urgency of Health Care Reform – July 30, 2009 | |
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| Congressman Carson on the Young Adults Financial Literacy Act |
Congressman Carson on the Young Adults Financial Literacy Act – July 16, 2009 | |
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| Congressman Carson Honoring Senior Airman Ashton Goodman |
Congressman Carson Honoring Senior Airman Ashton Goodman – June 16, 2009 | |
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| H1N1 "Swine" Flu Outbreak |
Over the last few months, an outbreak of H1N1 (also known as Swine Flu) has spread to across the
At this point, information about the origin, nature and treatment of H1N1 is still being pursued. However, it ... | |
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