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  Yesterday, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Mrs. Alfredia Scott announced the selection of 10 area students to receive scholarship awards in the amount of $1,000 through the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Scholarship program. Congressman and Mrs. Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special reception in his Jonesboro District… Read more »

  Today, Congressman David Scott announced that he will join the NATO Parliamentary Assembly October 5-9, 2007 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Congressman Scott and other members of the U.S. delegation will meet with their legislative counterparts from NATO’s 26 member nations. The meetings will focus on NATO’s policy statements on many global issues including: climate change, missile… Read more »

Today, President Bush signed H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction and Access Act into law. With overwhelming bi-partisan support from both the House and Senate, this proposal marks a victory for the House Democrats’ New Direction for America platform for the 110th Congress. “For far too many Americans, attending college seems out of reach,” said Congressman David Scott. “Under the… Read more »

  Today, Congressman David Scott helped pass legislation for the HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007. The improvements to the HOPE VI public housing revitalization program provide retention of public housing units, prevention of re-screening of returning residents, protection of residents from disruptions resulting from the grant, increases in resident involvement… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives considered a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), also known as Peachcare, for an additional five years. CHIP provides health coverage to American children whose parents do not qualify for Medicaid, but cannot afford private insurance. The $35 billion agreement struck by House and Senate… Read more »

STATEMENT ON “JENA 6” WASHINGTON. Congressman David Scott comments on the continuing controversy surrounding the town of Jena, Louisiana. “I take pride in how many young people have become involved with the Jena 6 case. It is so important the next generation understands the importance of tolerance and continues to keep the legacy alive of so many civil rights leaders before them.… Read more »

MORTGAGE RELIEF ON THE WAY WASHINGTON, DC—Yesterday, Congressman David Scott helped pass legislation that seeks to revitalize the Federal Housing Administration, which was established to provide a reliable source of affordable mortgage loans for first-time homebuyers. The bill will enable the FHA to serve more sub-prime borrowers at affordable rates and terms, to attract borrowers that… Read more »

  H.R. 2761, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 (TRIREA) by a vote of 312-110. The legislation will extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) for fifteen years and help spur the further development of a private market for terrorism risk insurance. "After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, many insurance companies excluded terrorism events from their… Read more »

  WASHINGTON—Congressman David Scott received a status report on Iraq today from General David H. Petraeus, Commanding General Multi-National Force – Iraq and the Honorable Ryan C. Crocker, United States Ambassador to Iraq. Congressman Scott participated in the hearing as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. House Armed Services Committee members also attended. “I… Read more »

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