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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.
On April 2, just a few days from now, we will observe Equal Pay Day in the United States. This commemoration represents the amount of time into this new year a woman must work to earn as much as a man earned in 2018 alone. As long as this…
I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Schiff). Mr. Chairman, I rise today to say a few words about this very important bill. I say important because as we face threats around the world, threats like Russia, China, North Korea, Iran…
On May 8, 2018 I was in my district for my primary election and missed rollcall votes 169, 170, 171, and 172. Had I been present, I would have voted: ``Nay'' on rollcall 169, ``Nay'' on rollcall 170, ``Nay'' on rollcall 171, and ``Nay'' on …
On May 7, 2018 I was in my district for my primary election and missed rollcall votes 167 and 168. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall 167 and ``yea'' on rollcall 168. ____________________
I was unavoidably detained and missed rollcall votes 155 to 160. Had I been present, I would have cast the following votes: Rollcall 155, on H.R. 4, DeFazio Amendment, vote ``yea.'' Rollcall 156, on H.R. 4, Rohrabacher/Bass Amendment, vote…
As we approach the 50th anniversary of RFK's speech, it becomes very clear that America needs this national treasure to be preserved and promoted beyond the residents of Indianapolis. This powerful message of nonviolence in response to…
I thank my good friend, Representative Hanabusa for yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak in support of my bill, H.R. 4851, the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act. I also thank my colleagues on the Natural…
During rollcall vote No. 101 on H.R. 1119, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``yea'' when I should have voted ``nay.'' Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained and so I missed rollcall vote No. 101 regarding the ``Satisfying…
Yes, sir. That would be extremely helpful. In fact, John Lewis is scheduled to speak.
The local park was renamed the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park after his death and is owned by the city of Indianapolis.
The site where Robert Kennedy broke the news to Indianapolis of Dr. King's assassination is sacred to our community and our Nation.
As we approach the 50th anniversary of RFK's speech, it becomes very clear that America needs this national treasure to be preserved and promoted beyond the residents of Indianapolis.
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