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Andre Carson

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Andre Carson is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Indiana's 7th congressional district since March 13, 2008. He is the second African American to serve in Congress from Indiana and has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development. Carson has been an advocate for collaboration and compassionate dialogue in political discourse, often emphasizing the importance of partnerships in driving change within his community. He has also been vocal about condemning violence and promoting unity among constituents.

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Dec 16, 2011

On December 16, 2011, I missed rollcall vote 941. I was detained because of physical illness and could not make it to the floor. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall 941. Stated against:

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Dec 14, 2011

I hope that he and others in his government will see the value of reinstating term limits.

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Dec 14, 2011

We are clearly opposed to the extension or we are clearly opposed to the reduction and elimination of term limits.

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Dec 14, 2011

The decision by the President and the Government of Cameroon to end term limitations was deeply, deeply unfortunate.

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Nov 2, 2011

I missed rollcall votes 818-820 because of a death in the family. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on rollcall 818, ``yes'' on rollcall 819 and ``yes'' on rollcall 820. ____________________

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Nov 1, 2011

On November 1, 2011, I missed rollcall votes 816 and 817 because of a death in the family. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall 816 and ``yea'' on rollcall 817. ____________________

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Sep 13, 2011

As the House of Representatives continues to discuss how we can improve upon our nation's system of education, I would like to address my colleagues and constituents on the importance of collaboration on this issue. Our nation's young…

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Sep 12, 2011

I would like to use this opportunity to again voice my support to increase funding at the SEC.

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Jul 21, 2011

It is very easy for some Members of Congress to blindly advocate across-the-board cuts to our investments in people. But I join those today to ask my colleagues to open their eyes to what these cuts really mean. They aren't abstract…

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Jul 19, 2011

I thank Congresswoman Jackson Lee. Mr. Speaker, voting is a fundamental right of every American. Yet here we are, decades after the civil rights movement, watching as States across this great Nation pass laws that threaten the ability of…

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May 26, 2011

Every year, thousands of troops return home from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan prepared to separate from military service and begin their civilian lives. Many of these service members enlisted right out of high school or college and…

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May 26, 2011

Throughout its illustrious history, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has served as the proving ground for many innovations that have become mainstays in automotive production and at raceways around the world. But it is the 500-mile race…

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