“I applaud Governor Perdue for taking this great step in leadership, which will not only help with our traffic congestion, but will also help give an important travel option at this time of high fuel prices,” Congressman Scott said. “This will also provide a much needed economic boost to the Clayton County region.” Congressman Scott has played a key role in securing the $106 million that is availa... Read more »
Congressman David Scott (D-GA) completed a week-long NATO delegation trip to Germany, Turkey, and Afghanistan. During the trip, Congressman Scott met with Afghan President Karzai, General David H. Petraeus and Air Force personnel from Georgia. Timely issues dealing with Iran, Afghanistan, missile defense, global warming and rising oil prices were discussed at meetings in Berlin, Germany; Istanbul,... Read more »
Congressman David Scott (D-GA) honored the Jonesboro High School Mock Trial Team by recognizing their second national championship win with a page in the Congressional Record, the official record of the United States Congress dating back to 1873. Congressman Scott will also present each of the students on the team with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. “I am proud to celebrate th... Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott voted to extend unemployment benefits and create new education benefits for our nation’s veterans. The bill provides up to 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits in every state to workers exhausting the 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits. The new GI bill restores full, four-year college scholarships to veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to help make... Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott spoke from the House floor in support of final passage of the Farm Bill, H.R. 2419 - The Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act. As the only Georgia House member appointed to the House-Senate conference committee on the Farm Bill, Congressman Scott had a direct influence on the bill’s expansion of nutrition programs. “This bill is historically referred to as the Farm Bil... Read more »
Sunday, six tornadoes touched down in parts of the 13th Congressional District affecting Clayton, Fulton and Douglas counties. Congressman Scott immediately responded by going out into the most devastated areas of his district to see the damage first-hand and to speak with constituents. Sunday afternoon, Congressman David Scott toured Ellenwood— the most visibly concentrated area affected by the s... Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott continued the fight to pass several major housing bills that will help families refinance their bad home loans, save neighborhoods under assault from foreclosures and provide liquidity to the housing mortgage market. “Georgians are facing a wave of foreclosures that threaten families’ stability and the safety of entire neighborhoods,” Congressman Scott said. “We are ... Read more »
Today, the Treasury Department began distributing Recovery Rebates to American families as a result of the Economic Stimulus package. The distribution of rebates was originally scheduled to begin on Friday, May 2, but was pushed up to speed the help for families facing economic crisis. Rebates will be issued according to the last two digits of the main filer’s Social Security number. A schedule of... Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman David Scott (D-GA) hosted the Fourth Annual 13th Congressional District Jobs Fair at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. This special event was hosted in conjunction with Comcast Cable, WALR KISS 104.1 FM and CBS 46. “The 13th Congressional District’s Jobs Fair was a great success! This is the fourth jobs fair that I have had the pleasure of hosting... Read more »
Congressman David Scott (D-GA) was recognized by Ebony Magazine as one of “The Ebony Power 150: The Most Influential Blacks in America”. Ebony’s Power list recognizes inspirational individuals from politics, business, education, entertainment, public service and religion and the broad impact that African-Americans have on our society. Since its 1963 inception, Ebony's presentation of the list - fo... Read more »
