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On Memorial Day, Americans come together to remember those who have sacrificed their lives on behalf of our country in the name of freedom and democracy. As we enjoy this Memorial Day with our families and friends, we must do more than simply reflect and praise the courageous and patriotic service of those who have served in our nation’s defense. We must always make sure that our country… Read more »

The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (click here for website) warns that America's long-term deficits are unsustainable. Congress just approved $35 billion in cuts to the 2011 budget.  However, these cuts only make small progress towards curtailing long-term deficits and they do not cut 61% of the budget, including Defense (20%), Medicare/Medicaid/SCHIP (21%),… Read more »

What is the likelihood of a federal government shutdown and how would it affect you? A bipartisan group of Congressional leaders have been working for weeks to agree on details on funding for the 2011 budget. The current budget year has been funded in short-term increments with less than 6 months to go before the start of fiscal year 2012.  There are many questions about what… Read more »

Congressman David Scott will host an awards ceremony to honor all participating students of his 9th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition.  The reception will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Arts Clayton Gallery, located at 136 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236.  Residents from throughout the 13th District are invited to come out to support area… Read more »

Visit Arts Clayton Gallery tonight for the opening reception of the 13th Congressional District Student Art Competition. Come out and view the impressive exhibit which is on display now until March 25. The reception tonight lasts from 5:30-7:30pm. The gallery is located at 136 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236. For more information, click here. Read more »

If you’re a college student or young worker, you need to know that there’s more to Social Security than retirement.  To find out more about how the program can help young people, and get answers to questions like “what’s that FICA tax that comes out of my paycheck?” and get tips on saving and planning for your financial future, watch “Social Security 101: What’s in it for me?”  This… Read more »

Congressman David Scott released the following statement on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: "Today is an important day for health awareness," Congressman Scott said.  "The sad truth is that HIV and AIDS rates have jumped among African Americans.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, black Americans face the most severe burden of HIV/AIDS than any other racial… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the nomination of 21 area students to our nation’s esteemed Military Academies. Congressman Scott will honor these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony Saturday, February 5th at 10:00am the National Archives Center in Morrow, Georgia, (5780 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260). Scott, Col. Deborah Grays to… Read more »

Congressman David Scott has selected the following committees to serve on in the 112th Congress. House Committee on Agriculture - website  Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Jurisdiction: Program and markets related to cotton, cottonseed, wheat, feed grains, soybeans, oilseeds, rice, dry beans, peas, lentils, the Commodity Credit Corporation, risk… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Scott debated repeal of the health care law with Congressman Phil Gingrey on 11 Alive News.You can watch the video at this link. Congressman Scott also released the following statement: “I will stand up and fight these attacks on hard-working Georgians. By repealing the Health law, the Republicans will allow insurance companies to cut costs by dropping… Read more »