Congressman David Scott has announced that the 2011 Military Service Academy Nominaton applications are now available for students of the 13th Congressional District. The deadline for receipt of packets at the Jonesboro district office is October 29, 2010 by 5:00 pm.
"It is my privilege to make these nominations each year. You can be assured that it is a responsibility that I take most… Read more »
WHAT: 7th Annual 13th Congressional Jobs Fair. Over 85 employers confirmed. Remember to bring your resume.
WHEN: This Friday, April 23, 2010
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE: Georgia International Convention Center 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337. Take MARTA to the Airport Station and ride the new Sky Train to the convention center for… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC -- Georgia small businesses will receive a bit of good news in their mailboxes. Companies eligible for new health reform tax credits will be getting a postcard explaining the credits and encouraging them to take advantage of the tax cut.
“This is the biggest health care tax cut in history,” Congressman Scott said. “Georgia small businesses should to know how to start… Read more »
On March 24, Congressman Scott voted for two bills that help small businesses: the Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act (H.R. 4899) and the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 (H.R. 4849). Both measures passed the House. In addition to these two bills, Congressman Scott has also supported other measures to help small businesses: The HIRE Act (H.R. 2847), the American… Read more »
Congressman David Scott voted to reduce health care costs, expand the private insurance marketplace for small businesses and the uninsured, and stop insurance companies for denying coverage for pre-existing coverage and shore up Medicare services.
"To do nothing is expensive," Congressman Scott said. "Growth in annual health insurance costs is outstripping average wage increases.… Read more »
Health insurance reform legislation will make health care affordable for the middle class, provide security for seniors, guarantee access to health insurance for the uninsured and reduce the federal deficit by over $100 billion over the next decade. The text and summary of the bill have been available online: http://rules.house.gov/bills_details.aspx?NewsID=4606
Benefits to the 13th… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), released a report to Congress on US exports to Iran. In 2008, Representative Scott and Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman called for a GAO investigation into the alarming growth of U.S. exports to Iran. The GAO study was requested in response to an Associated Press (AP) report that year stating that… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott visited the US Foodservice Distribution Center in Fairburn, Georgia. The Congressman met with employees, toured the facility and discussed food safety and biofuel policy.
The US Foodservice facility in Fairburn employs about 700 workers. The company distributes food and related products to over 250,000 customers, including restaurants, healthcare… Read more »
Today, the Atlanta Urban League announced that Congressman David Scott will receive the “Distinguished Community Service Award” for 2009. The League presents the award to a deserving individual or organization who has dedicated their time, talent and resources to addressing an important community need in an impactful way.
“I am humbled to be recognized by the Atlanta Urban League for… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to Georgia families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers' tax credit, and tax relief for military families. The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act will provide immediate assistance to millions of families.
"This is another crucial step to… Read more »
