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“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 »

“Many of my constituents have received an email containing many misleading claims about specific language in the healthcare reform bill.  I wanted to provide some factual information regarding the provisions at question.  Please take a look at some of the commonly cited misperceptions and misinterpretations along with a clarification of the actual provisions in H.R. 3200, by downloading… Read more »

Congressman David Scott along with his wife Alfredia Scott presented Richard Williams, Ayanna Wade,  Kendra Sims, Julia Phanthavong, and Alyssa Smith with scholarships from the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Program. The recipients were chosen using a scale that judged them based on community involvement, academic achievement, leadership, and financial need. Mr. Williams… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, the national minimum wage will increase from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour to help millions of Americans who are struggling to make ends meet during this economic crisis. This 70-cent increase is the final of three increases to take effect under legislation passed by House Democrats. In 2007, the newly-elected Democratic Congress passed the Fair Minimum Wage Act… Read more »

“We all owe a great debt to the veterans of this country.  They serve in the face of danger with honor and courage to protect our freedoms and often times return home to a life of poverty and homelessness,” stated Rep. Scott.  “As a Member of Congress, I have pledged to support our troops and veterans and I believe this legislation is yet another step toward ensuring that they are… Read more »