André Carson
U.S. Representative
Democrat
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Record & events
- statement: "This is the effort that we're seeing of Jim Crow," Carson said. (as of 2026-07-18T01:46:47.333Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- resignation-call: hanging on a tree." Carson declined calls to resign, reaffirming, "I stand on the truth of what I spoke", and clarified that his comments were directed at certain Tea Party leaders and not the movement as a whole. (as of 2026-07-18T01:46:47.333Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- disposition: He successfully amended the bill to create "a transatlantic, technological medium of exchange that allows African scientists and American medical professionals to collaborate on the best methods for treating and preventing the spread of … (as of 2026-07-18T01:46:47.333Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- disposition: In August 2021, he wrote to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to call for an investigation into American charities supporting Israeli settlements. (as of 2026-07-18T01:46:47.333Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- charge: Instead, he has called for finding savings in the current health system by reducing waste, fraud and abuse in the Medicare system, as well as implementing a surcharge on the wealthiest Americans as a means to cover the costs of reform. (as of 2026-07-18T01:46:47.333Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
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