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As the holiday season begins, food safety and travel conditions come to the forefront of our minds. Please visit the following sites to help you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable holiday season: Food Safety: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Seasonal_Food_Safety_Fact_Sheets/index.asp Georgia Highway conditions: http://www.georgia-navigator.com/ Flight delays:… Read more »

On Veterans Day, November 11, Congressman David Scott will join other Members of Congress at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.    “On Veterans Day, all Americans should take time to remember the sacrifices of those members of the Armed Services who fought for our liberty,” Congressman Scott said.  “It will be an honor for me to stand on the… Read more »

Congressman David Scott made the following statement today about his vote for the Affordable Health Care for America Act:    "It’s easy to criticize and just say no. But doing nothing about the high cost of health insurance is totally unacceptable. I chose to rollup my sleeves and go to work for the worthy cause of affordable healthcare for all Americans. I voted to bring down costs… Read more »

For a complete or section-by-section summary of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962, as well as a summary of the Manager's Amendment, please see the corresponding documents to the right of the page. To view the entire bill text, please click here. Read more »

Congressman David Scott joined with some of the Georgia Congressional Delegation to ask FEMA to review Georgia floodplain maps and update them if they are found to be out-of-date.    "In light of the extensive damage caused by recent flooding, the hazard posed to residents living in these areas is clear, and floodplain maps should accurately reflect this risk. We respectfully request… Read more »

Congressman David Scott has announced that the 2010 Military Service Academy Nominaton applications are now available for students of the 13th Congressional District. "Being selected for nomination to a military service academy by a Member of Congress is an exceptional honor and responsibility.  It is my privilege to make these nominations, and you can be assured that it is a… Read more »

Congressman David Scott will join the AARP and Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral this Saturday, October 10, 2009 from noon until 4:00pm to help distribute much needed food, clothing and school supplies to the victims of the recent floods. The event will take place at the Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral at 212 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168. Flood victims are asked to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Scott praised the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for quickly responding to the needs of our student veterans by providing emergency checks under the new G.I. Bill.  Thousands of veterans who applied for educational benefits under the program have not yet received their payments due to delayed processing and bureaucracy. These emergency checks will help them… Read more »

Georgians will have the opportunity to purchase qualified energy efficient products with NO state or local sales tax from Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4, 2009. A broad range of products up to $1,500 marked with the ENERGY STAR logo and purchased for personal use are included in this unique incentive. Specifically, the sales tax exemption applies to ENERGY STAR… Read more »

“I rise with a heavy heart during this hard time in Georgia for 9 people have died from recent flooding - 6 of who are from my district, Douglass County. My heart and prayers go out to the families that have sustained loss. We in Congress are moving swiftly to get a declaration of emergency passed do that we can get the necessary funds needed to start putting the pieces back together.… Read more »