André Carson sees progress in Afghanistan

Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indianapolis, squeezed himself into a military hooch in Afghanistan and met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a recent congressional trip to the two countries.

Carson, one of only two Muslims in Congress, said his religion was no secret and also not an issue during the meeting with Netanyahu.

“I spoke very passionately about my hope to see a two-state solution,” Carson said of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “He spoke very passionately about what he views as the Israeli government’s role in bringing about that peace.”

Carson said he was awed by the rich religious traditions from people of all faiths in Tel Aviv and shared his impressions with his Jewish friends.

The two days Carson spent in Afghanistan included a visit with Hoosier soldiers and a meeting with Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan.

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Congressman André Carson: One term, many accomplishments

The Indianapolis Recorder - In less than two years, Congressman André Carson has become known nationally as a strong voice for working families and Americans who need opportunity and justice. Full story

New federal incentive creates more jobs for Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) -
Indiana is listed as one of the top ten states in the nation for new hires thanks to a federal tax incentive program, said Congressman André Carson.

Carson, referring to a recent report from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, said about 173, 000 Hoosiers have been hired within the past five months. These spikes in jobs have made it possible for multiple Indiana companies to receive tax breaks because of all the new hires.  Full story

Internships Available for the Fall

Congressman André Carson is currently seeking interns to contribute to his fast-paced campaign office in Indianapolis.  Applicants should be extremely organized, pay close attention to detail, have a great sense of humor, love campaigns, and be committed to re-electing Congressman Carson.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruiting and organizing volunteers, implementing the campaign field plan, community outreach, maintaining our database in NGP software, answering phones, assembling and creating mailings, research and assisting with fundraising and compliance.

This is a great opportunity for someone to learn an enormous amount about a Congressional campaign.  The learning curve is steep, and the job often requires early and late hours, so we are looking for someone smart, enthusiastic and very committed.

To apply, please contact Kelly at kelly@andrecarson.com

Op-Ed Letter in Indianapolis Star

IndyStar.com – For the past few decades, the debate over our dependence on fossil fuels has centered largely on serious but long-term consequences. Environmental advocates frequently tout extensive scientific research on increasing CO2 levels in the atmosphere, showing signs of rising sea levels and projections of our ice caps completely melting by 2040. Full Story

New Judge Robed in History

IndyStar.com – Judge Tanya Walton Pratt’s historic confirmation as a federal judge Tuesday by the U.S. Senate will usher in changes at the federal and Marion County courthouses.

She will be the first African-American to serve as a judge in either of Indiana’s two federal court districts. The addition of Pratt and Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, another new appointee confirmed last week, means that three of the five active judges at the U.S. District Courthouse in Indianapolis will be women. Full Story