Today Congressman David Scott announced that he will host his 10th Annual Jobs Fair on Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) in College Park. The event will run from 10am to 3pm. Job seekers who attend may obtain information and be considered for more than 1,992 positions with this year’s participating employers. The employers at Congressman Scott’s Jobs Fair represent a diverse group of Georgia’s top corporations, small businesses, and local and federal g...
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Today Congressman David Scott joined nearly 200 students, parents, and teachers to celebrate the 2013 Thirteenth Congressional District Art Competition held at the Arts Clayton Gallery. An expert panel of professional artists evaluated pieces submitted by 76 high school students from across the District and selected the top five winners. Shrooq Afifi, a student at Fayette County High School, earned “First Place” in the competition. Her winning piece, “The Painted Sky,” will be displayed in the ...
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Congressman Randy Neugebauer (R-TX) joined Congressman David Scott (D-GA) to introduce the National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers Act of 2013 (NARAB II), which would streamline the insurance agent licensing process. “The NARAB Reform Act will create a more efficient, modern, and workable system of insurance agent licensing,” Congressman Neugebauer said. “That allows for more competition between insurance agents and brokers, which ultimately means more choices and better prices for c...
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Today, Congressman David Scott voted for passage of S. 47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. The bill passed the House by a large, bi-partisan margin of 286-138, and will renew and expand the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which had expired in September 2011. “Today, the House voted to protect all victims of domestic violence across America,” Congressman Scott said. “Full reauthorization of VAWA is needed to ensure that law enforcement receives the resources they need t...
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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) proudly announced his nominations for 22 area students to attend our nation’s prestigious military academies. Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony at the National Archives Center in Morrow, Georgia. The ceremony featured the Stockbridge High Color Guard, soloist Jill Shedd, and guest speakers from the U.S. Air Force and Military at West Point academies. “I am very proud to honor these young men...
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Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced his 11th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, for Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District. High school students from throughout Georgia’s 13th District are invited to submit artwork for the competition. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to showcase the artistic talents of high school students in the 13th District. Students may obtain entry forms and guidelines from their High School Art Teachers and Cong...
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Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announces his committee assignments for the 113th Session of Congress. House Committee on Agriculture - http://democrats.agriculture.house.gov/ Ranking Member, Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Areas of jurisdiction: Program and markets related to cotton, cottonseed, wheat, feed grains, soybeans, oilseeds, rice, dry beans, peas, lentils, the Commodity Credit Corporation, risk management, including crop insurance, commodity exchanges, and...
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Congressman David Scott [GA-13], in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is pleased to announce the upcoming Making Home Affordable “Help for Homeowners Event” in Atlanta on Friday, January 25, 2013. Homeowners who are struggling to make mortgage payments or refinance should attend to meet in-person with mortgage servicers and HUD-approved housing counselors for assistance at no cost. With Georgia currently ranked fifth in the nation for fore...
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Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that more than $8,000,000 in federal funds have been dispersed to purchase and demolish substantially damaged residential properties in Austell, Georgia. These properties were damaged during the major flooding events in September, 2009. “While the devastating floods of 2009 may seem like a memory to many people, it is still a nightmare to many residents of Austell,” Congressman Scott said. “I am glad that FEMA was able to come through in a large way to ...
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*This release was sent by the Nato Parliamentary Assembly of which Rep. Scott is a delegate. http://www.nato-pa.int/Default.asp?CAT2=0&CAT1=0&CAT0=0&SHORTCUT=3045 Prague, 11 November, 2012 - Allied lawmakers drafted a strongly worded warning to Iran over its nuclear programme Sunday, urging tougher sanctions if the government in Tehran continues to avoid substantial talks. “We are approaching a D-Day type decision at this moment in history. We cannot allow Iran to become a nuclear weapons capabl...
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