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The 2010 Edition of the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors is now available on the Department of Veterans Affairs website: http://www1.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.asp If you have any questions about your benefits as a veteran or dependent, please call Congressman Scott's office at (770) 210-5073.  Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced that applications for the 2010 district internship program are available in his Jonesboro and Smyrna district offices. Internships in the Office of Congressman David Scott are open to high school seniors, undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing, and recent graduates. All applicants should have a demonstrated interest in… Read more »

Today, the House passed the bipartisan Home Star Energy Retrofit Act (H.R. 5019).  This bill will provide immediate incentives for consumers who renovate their homes to become more energy-efficient.   Home Star will create an estimated 168,000 American jobs in construction, manufacturing and retail and save about 3 million American families an estimated $200-500 per year on their energy… Read more »

The hombuyer's tax credit expired on April 30 for most purchasers.  However, members of the military and certain other federal employees serving outside the U.S. have an extra year to buy a principal residence in the U.S. and qualify for the credit.  An eligible taxpayer must enter into a binding contract to buy a principal residence by April 30, 2011. If a binding contract is entered… Read more »

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provides that health coverage under an employee's children under 27 years of age is now generally tax-free to the employee, effective March 30, 2010.    This expanded health care tax benefit applies to various workplace and retiree health plans. It also applies to self-employed individuals who qualify for the self-employed health insurance… Read more »

The Congressional Management Foundation and the Partnership for a More Perfect Union released their list of best Congressional websites.  While Congressman Scott's website just received a bronze award, it must be noted that the outdated website from 2009 received that distinction.  The new website unveiled in March 2010 will be reviewed later this year.  The AJC reports that only two… Read more »

The Council of Economic Advisors released a report that found that the Recovery Act was responsible for about 2.5 million jobs through March 2010.  Half of those jobs are as a result of over $200 billion in Recovery Act tax relief and financial assistance that has gone directly to mostly lower and middle-income families. Since the Recovery Act began a little over a year ago, the economy… Read more »

A recent report shows that an estimated 98 percent of working families received a tax cut in 2009.  For more information, read the report at: http://ctj.org/pdf/truthaboutobamataxcuts.pdf Another report found that typical middle-income families received more tax benefits in 2009.  http://content.thirdway.org/publications/279/Third_Way_Memo_-_Are_You_Better_Off_On_Tax_Day.pdf Read more »

The Making Home Affordable Program has been expanded to reach more homeowners who need help with their mortgages.  Many Georgians are still struggling to keep up with their payments. Congressman Scott will continue to support policies to help homeowners turn the corner. Call 1-888-995-HOPE (4673) for help with the Making Home Affordable Program and to speak with a HUD-approved housing… Read more »

The facts about small businesses and health care reform: ·         Health care reform will help small businesses obtain health insurance. It allows small businesses with 100 employees or less to pool their risk and benefit from group rates and a greater choice of insurers. ·         Reform means tax credits for small businesses. Small businesses with 25 employees or less and average… Read more »