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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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:… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
