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The IRS has released final guidance for small employers eligible to claim the new health care tax credit for the 2010 tax year.  These tax cuts, for both private and non-profit employers, were created by the Affordable Care Act.  In general, the credit is available to small employers that pay at least half of the premiums for single health insurance coverage for their… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) spoke to members of the Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's Guide Right and Kappa League youth mentoring groups. Scott joined the group during their regular meeting at the Fair Oaks Recreation Center in Marietta.  Congressman Scott encouraged the youth in attendance to prepare themselves for future opportunities by being… Read more »

This week in Beijing, high speed rail stakeholders from across the globe will converge for the 7th World Congress on High Speed Rail.  This conference, organized by the International Union of Railways and the Ministry of Railways of the People’s Republic of China, seeks to focus on initiatives for greener transport.  Currently, China has the world’s longest high-speed rail network with… Read more »

The Commerce Department recently unveiled a new online tool to help small- and medium-sized businesses tap into the global marketplace and start exporting.  In partnership with the Small Business Administration, the Commerce Department introduced Six Steps to Begin Exporting at http://www.export.gov/begin.    On this website, businesses can take a self-assessment to begin the six-step… Read more »

On November 30, 2010, Congressman Scott made the following statement on the floor in support of a resolution (H.Res. 1735) condemning North Korea for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea.  The Chairman of the House Foreign Affiars Committee, Howard Berman, managed the floor time on this debate.    Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to my friend and… Read more »

Georgia is set to receive funds under the U.S. Treasury's Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) to help homeowners make their mortgage payments. The purpose of the program is to help Georgia homeowners who have experienced job loss or a substantial decrease in their income with a mortgage payment bridge while they find new or better employment. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs will administer… Read more »

Today Rep. David Scott (GA-13) honored Sgt. Lee Gragg's brave actions while conducting a recent traffic stop. Scott's remarks appear below: "Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and honor that I rise to share with you the inspiring story of one of my constituents. Sergeant Lee Gragg is a police officer in the Palmetto Police Department, and last September, he was injured in the line of… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott greeted U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood as he presented a check to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed for $47.6 million in funding under the TIGER II Discretionary federal grant program for the Atlanta Streetcar Project. Scott joined Congressmen John Lewis and Hank Johnson for the check presentation. "Atlanta represents the hub of the South.  The… Read more »

Congressman David Scott joined Riverdale's elected leaders and other officials in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Town Center's grand opening.  There was a positive atmosphere from the thousands of people who came out to enjoy Saturday's nice weather and check out the city's progress.  In his remarks, Scott proclaimed, "Oh how sweet it is! I will continue to support Riverdale's… Read more »

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  As someone who has seen a spouse fight breast cancer, Congressman Scott has been a fighter for breast cancer resources for a long-time.  While a member of the Georgia State Senate, Congressman Scott passed the State law banning the practice of sending women home the same day after undergoing a mastectomy even if they needed more time to… Read more »