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Congressman Scott returned to Washington this week to vote for the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act (H.R. 1586).  This new law provides funding for local education jobs and helps states with Medicaid costs.   “These funds are crucial to Georgia teachers who head back to classrooms this week,” Congressman Scott said.  “Many states have lost significant tax revenue due to the… Read more »

Congressman David Scott congratulates David Wheaton for being chosen to represent the 13th District of Georgia as a summer 2010 Congressional Page. As a Congressional Page, Mr. Wheaton will serve the United States Congress in Washington, DC.  Some of his Page duties will include preparing the House floor for sessions, distributing the Congressional Record and other correspondence, and… Read more »

Congressman Scott announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs will start taking applications for The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, which Congress passed and was signed into law last year. The “Fry Scholarship” expands the New GI Bill education benefits to cover the full cost of a college education for all of the children of service members who have died on… Read more »

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 »

HON. DAVID SCOTT OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 25, 2010 Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor two exceptional high school teams from my district. The Jonesboro High School and Morrow High School Mock Trial teams have had an unprecedented record of success. Collectively, both teams have surpassed expectations and are on their way to… Read more »

Congressman David Scott announced the opening of the 2010 Congressional Art Competition, which will bestow scholarships to the Savannah College of Art and Design and the Art Institute of Atlanta. The first-place winner will be invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Washington, D.C. where their artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The Art Institute of Atlanta will… Read more »

Today, Congressman Scott praised the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for quickly responding to the needs of our student veterans by providing emergency checks under the new G.I. Bill.  Thousands of veterans who applied for educational benefits under the program have not yet received their payments due to delayed processing and bureaucracy. These emergency checks will help them… Read more »

Congressman David Scott along with his wife Alfredia Scott presented Richard Williams, Ayanna Wade,  Kendra Sims, Julia Phanthavong, and Alyssa Smith with scholarships from the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Program. The recipients were chosen using a scale that judged them based on community involvement, academic achievement, leadership, and financial need. Mr. Williams… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »