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Three Weeks to Register for Aid for Georgia Floods

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Survivors of the Georgia floods have three weeks remaining to register for state and federal assistance. Monday, Nov. 23, is the final day to apply for assistance online or by phone. People in 17 disaster-affected counties can register by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 800-462-7585. Phone lines are open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.…

Millions Awarded To Cobb County For Green Energy

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This morning, President Obama announced a $3.4 billion investment in Smart Grid technology. Included in the announcement is a major award for Cobb EMC - $16,893,836. "This is a major win for Cobb County and metro Atlanta," Congressman Scott said.  "I congratulate Cobb EMC for their hard work and encourage them to become a green energy model for the country. This announcement means…

Congressman David Scott Hosts 5th Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair

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Congressman David Scott will host his Fifth Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Mundy’s Mill High School in Jonesboro, located at 9652 Fayetteville Road. This year’s event will focus on Diabetes as its theme and feature an array of FREE health screenings. In…

Congressman Scott Announces New GI Bill Benefits to Start August 1

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Tags: Veterans

Today, veterans will start receiving college education benefits under the new GI Bill for the 21st Century (the “Post-9/11 GI Bill”).  An estimated 2.1 million members of the military who have served on active duty since September 11, 2001, including activated reservists and members of the National Guard, will be eligible for up to four years of education benefits, including stipends for…

Congressman David Scott Selects Local Resident Rachel Aguirre to Serve as a United States Congressional Page

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Congressman David Scott congratulates Rachel Aguirre for being chosen to represent the 13th  District of Georgia as a Summer 2009 Congressional Page. As a Congressional Page, Miss Aguirre will serve the United States Congress in Washington, DC.  Some of her Page duties will include preparing the House floor for sessions, distributing the Congressional Record and other correspondence, and…

U.S. Rep. Scott Chairs House Agriculture Subcommittee to Review Economic Conditions Facing Dairy Industry

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Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry held a hearing to review the economic conditions facing the dairy industry. Representative David Scott of Georgia is Chairman of the Subcommittee. “This hearing was the first of several in the coming weeks on the economic situation facing the dairy industry, and there will be ample opportunities to hear…

Congressman David Scott Announces $2.1 Million in Recovery Act Funding

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Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced more than $2.1 million in Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP) funding for Clayton and Cobb Counties through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The program will provide individuals and families facing sudden financial crisis with short and medium-term rental assistance, security and utility deposits,…

U.S. Rep David Scott Applauds Clayton State University For Establishing the First Graduate Level Program in Archival Studies in the Southeast

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Tags: Education

Recently, the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents voted to grant Clayton State University approval to establish a master’s degree program in archival studies. U.S. Representative David Scott made the following statement to congratulate the University.   “This is very exciting news for Georgia and Clayton County,” exclaimed Rep. Scott. “I applaud Clayton State University for…

U.S. Rep. David Scott Applauds President Obama For His Commitment To Balancing The Federal Budget

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Today, U.S. Representative David Scott made the following statement in support of President Obama’s announcement to enact tough budget rules and restore statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) requirements.   “Since taking office, President Obama has not only talked about returning this country to an era of responsible government spending, but now he is making good on that promise,” stated Rep.…

Congressman Scott Hosts Economic Recovery Exposition - May 29, 2009

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Congressman David Scott is proud to host the 13th Congressional District Economic Recovery Exposition on Friday, May 29, 2009 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The exposition will bring together a diverse group of corporations, small businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies to assist constituents survive in tough economic times. The event will take place at the Georgia…