This year, businesses hired nearly 4.5million new workers who were eligible for HIRE Act tax exemptions. The HIRE Act exempts Social Security payroll taxes for businesses that hire workers who have been unemployed for 60 days or longer. In addition, the HIRE Act allows employers to claim a tax credit of up to $1,000 for each newly hired qualifying worker who is retained for one year. For more information about how to use HIRE Act tax breaks visit the IRS website at this link: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=220745,00.html Read More »
Medicare Beneficiaries Whose High Prescription Drug Costs Have Put Them in the Medicare Part D Donut Hole to Receive $250 Rebate Checks as a Result of the Affordable Care Act The next round of more than 300,000 eligible seniors who have entered the Medicare Part D “donut hole” this year have been mailed their tax-free, one time rebate check for $250. These one-time rebate checks are the first step in closing the prescription drug coverage gap under the Affordable Care Act. The first round of checks were distributed in the middle of June. As qualifying Medicare recipients “fall into the donut h... Read More »
Update July 14, 2010 - Today, the House passed H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010. H.R. 5114 will reauthorize and improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is the primary source of reliable, affordable flood insurance coverage for millions of American homes and businesses. The bill includes an amendment by Congressman Scott to allow NFIP premiums to be paid in installments. July 1, 2010 - The Federal Flood Insurance Program has finally been extended after lengthy delay in the Senate. The National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act (H.R. 5569), whic... Read More »
This summer, more Recovery Act projects across the country will be active than in previous quarters to create jobs and economic growth for local businesses. The infrastructure jobs created in Georgia cannot come sooner. The spike in active projects this summer include: • Transportation: There will be six times as many highway projects underway in July 2010 as in July 2009. Projects will surge from 1,750 last summer to over 10,000 this summer. 30,000 miles of highway will be improved this summer over 9,000 last summer. • Clean and Drinking Water: This summer over 2,800 clean and drinking water ... Read More »
Mortgage fraud, scams targeting senior citizens, contractor scams, identity theft - these are all crimes hitting Georgians. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Education is a good defense. If you are a victim or aware of financial crimes, please report them. For more information, please visit the Federal Fraud Taskforce: http://www.stopfraud.gov/ You may also want to request a free copy of your credit report to check for irregular items. You can request a free report yearly from each of the three national credit bureaus. Only one website is the official place to request the free... Read More »
The Georgia Highway 92 expansion project planning process is moving forward. Eveyone in the Douglas County area should be familiar with how this project will affect their daily commutes, their neighborhoods and the future of their local economy. Please visit the HWY 92 website to learn more about the project: http://www.gahwy92.com/ Two major community meetings are coming up: June 29, 2010 5 - 8 p.m. Douglasville Conference Center Douglasville Public Information Open House-- Comments due no later than July 15, 2010 July 1, 2010 5 - 8p.m. Bessie Baggett Elementary School Paulding Public Informa... Read More »
Today is Flag Day, which is celebrated annually on June 14th to celebrate the history of the United States flag and all that it symbolizes to Americans. The United States flag represents hope, courage and freedom to all American citizens. A constituent contacted me once about his concern that Mothers Day was an official day to fly the flag, but Fathers Day was not. I was able to introduce a bill to include Fathers Day and it was passed through Congress without opposition and became Public Law No: 110-239. So, fly Old Glory today and on Fathers Day! Order a flag to be flown over the US Capitol:... Read More »
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Congressman Scott's recent participation in a NATO Parlimentary Assembley (PA) session in Latvia. Congressman Scott attended NATO PA meetings in Latvia and then visit security related sites in Montenegro and Bosnia during the Memorial Day recess. At the meeting in Latvia, Congressman Scott presented a paper before the Science and Technology Committee. As the General Rapporteur of the Committee, Congressman Scott discussed NATO relations with Russia in areas that include nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament, missile defense, energy security and t... Read More »
Congressman David Scott congratulates David Wheaton for being chosen to represent the 13th District of Georgia as a summer 2010 Congressional Page. As a Congressional Page, Mr. Wheaton will serve the United States Congress in Washington, DC. Some of his Page duties will include preparing the House floor for sessions, distributing the Congressional Record and other correspondence, and assisting in the cloakrooms and chambers. “I am so proud to have David Wheaton represent the intelligent and motivated young people that we have in the 13th District. He clearly has a very bright future ahead of h... Read More »
The Affordable Care Act created a new tax credit for biotechnology research, which will grow jobs, save lives, and bring down health care costs. As part of the review process for research projects, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will evaluate each project for its potential to produce new therapies, address unmet medical needs, reduce health care costs or advance the goal of curing cancer. Only projects that show a reasonable potential to meet one or more of these goals will be certified as eligible for the credit. Several companies in Georgia, from start-up firms, to more ma... Read More »
