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 »
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.… Read more »
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… Read more »
