Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. André Carson [D, IN-7]

Indy seeks $29M in fed housing money

2008-11-12T00:00:00Z

By Brendan Oâ€™Shaughnessy Mayor Greg Ballard and US Rep. Andre Carson today announced the city's intention to target $29 million in federal funds toward 11 ...

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Tuesday's winners, losers and in-betweens

2008-11-08T00:00:00Z

The GOP wasn't competitive in the race against US Rep. Andre Carson, and Democrats won all of the countywide contests -- for coroner, treasurer and surveyor ...

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Michigan Legislature getting 1st female Muslim

2008-11-06T00:00:00Z

There are two Muslim members of Congress â€” Democrats Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Andre Carson of Indiana. The Michigan Legislature's first known Muslim ...

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Pelosi: Obama should govern from the middle

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

The House's first two Muslim members, Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Rep. Andre Carson of Indiana, won their contests Tuesday. ...

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The wind of change

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

The Houseâ€™s first two Muslim members, Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Rep. Andre Carson of Indiana, won their contests Tuesday. ...

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All 9 Indiana incumbent congressmen retain seats

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

Democrat Andre Carson, who won a special election in March to succeed his late grandmother, won his first full term in Congress after beating Republican ...

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Obama plays a little Election Day basketball

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

Carson died of lung cancer late last year, and her seat was filled by her grandson, Rep. Andre Carson. "I think we can win Indiana, otherwise I wouldn't be ...

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All 9 Indiana Incumbents Retain Seats In House

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

Peter Visclosky of the 1st District, Joe Donnelly of the 2nd District, Andre Carson of the 7th District, Brad Ellsworth of the 8th District and Baron Hill ...

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Obama goes to poll with family: 'I feel really good'

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

Julia Carson worked in the 1960s. Carson died of lung cancer late last year and her seat was filled by her grandson, Rep. Andre Carson. ...

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Carson faces challenge from Campo

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

By Brendan O'Shaughnessy Incumbent 7th District Rep. Andre Carson faces a challenge today from Republican Gabrielle Campo, a social worker who came late to ...

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Ludacris thrills students at Marshall school rally

2008-11-03T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Andre Carson and Sheriff Frank Anderson, both in attendance, drew loud applause but nothing on that scale. Ludacris came to deliver a message for ...

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Chiding irks councilwoman

2008-11-02T00:00:00Z

Other Democratic candidates who will be on hand include US Rep. Andre Carson; Attorney General hopeful Linda Pence; Superintendent of Public Instruction ...

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Tully's top 10 political moments from '08

2008-11-01T00:00:00Z

3 Andre Carson wins a special election in March to replace his grandmother, Julia Carson, as the 7th District US representative. Two months later, he wins a ...

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On ballots this Nov: More Muslim American women

2008-10-30T00:00:00Z

Only two Muslims â€” Democrats Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Andre Carson of Indiana â€” serve in Congress. "9/11 had a big impact," Ellison said. ...

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New poll shows Carson well ahead of Campo

2008-10-30T00:00:00Z

AP INDIANAPOLIS - A new poll shows freshman Democratic US Rep. Andre Carson holds a wide lead over Republican challenger Gabrielle Campo in the 7th District ...

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Mighty Controversy Grows From ACORN

2008-10-28T00:00:00Z

US Representative Andre Carson (D-7th) accused Rokita, a Republican, of publicizing the allegations for "political gain." And Indiana House Ways and Means ...

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Indy sees more in need this holiday season

2008-10-28T00:00:00Z

Those dining at Tuesday's event, which drew appearances from public figures such as US Rep. Andre Carson, said they were doing their part to make sure ...

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Obama gets taste of Indy on the run

2008-10-27T00:00:00Z

Seems another Democratic candidate, US Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indianapolis, also has been dropping by the Elbow Room. He has reserved its upstairs Parkview ...

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Souder owns big cash lead

2008-10-26T00:00:00Z

C.; Charles Gonzalez, D-Texas, Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn.; Bart Peterson, D-Minn.; Rep. Andre Carson, D-7th; and Charlie Melancon, D-La. ...

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Obama to rally in Indy today

2008-10-23T00:00:00Z

Evan Bayh; former US Rep. Jill Long Thompson, the Democratic nominee for governor; US Reps. Andre Carson and Baron Hill; and Linda Pence, the Democratic ...

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