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Congressman David Scott to honor students at 12th Annual Congressional Art Competition “An Artistic Discovery”

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WHAT:  Congressman David Scott will host an awards ceremony to honor all participating students of his 12th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery.  To date, Congressman Scott has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to local student artists. During the ceremony, top winners will be announced.  The first place entry from Congressman…

Congressman David Scott Honors Military Academy Nominees

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) proudly announced his nominations for 31 area students to attend our nation’s prestigious military academies.  Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony at Brawner Hall in Smyrna.  The ceremony featured Henry County’s Ola High School Color Guard, soloist Noelle Miller and…

Congressman David Scott is Accepting U.S. Military Academy Applications

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that his District Offices are accepting applications from students interested in receiving a nomination to attend one of our nation’s military service academies. “The privilege of nominating qualified students to the United States Air Force, Military, Merchant Marine, and Naval Academies is one of my most important and rewarding…

Student Loan Agreement

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Congress finally found a reason to agree on something - student loan rates.  Democrats and Republicans passed a bipartisan bill that will keep student loan interest rates low for borrowers. H.R. 1911, the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013, passed the House by a vote of 392-31 and on August 9 was signed into law (P.L.113-28) by the President.  Congressman…

Congressman David Scott & Mrs. Alfredia Scott Honor Student Scholars

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Mrs. Alfredia Scott honored 10 area students who received a total of $11,500 in scholarship awards through the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses and Foundation scholarship programs.  Since 2003, Congressman Scott and his wife, Mrs. Alfredia Scott, have awarded $140,500 in scholarships to 81 students.  “The students honored with these…

Student Loan Rates Could Increase on July 1st

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Over $1 trillion in student loan debt is being carried by American families. If Congress fails to act by July 1st, that debt could become more burdensome. On that date, interest rates for student loans are set to double from 3.4% to 6.8%, placing an even heavier burden on students. Failure to act will add $4.3 billion to students’ debt burden for next year’s loans alone. The House…

Congressman David Scott to Honor Student Artists

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Congressman David Scott will host an awards ceremony to honor all participating students of his 11th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition.  The reception will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Arts Clayton Gallery, located at 136 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236.  Residents from throughout the Thirteenth District are invited to come out…

Congressman David Scott Honors Military Academy Nominees

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) proudly announced his nominations for 22 area students to attend our nation’s prestigious military academies.  Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony at the National Archives Center in Morrow, Georgia.  The ceremony featured the Stockbridge High Color Guard, soloist Jill Shedd,…

Congressman David Scott to Host Military Academy Ceremony

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13) will host a special ceremony on Saturday, February 16, 2013 to honor and announce 22 student nominees for appointment to the nation’s esteemed military academies. The ceremony, which will take place at the National Archives Museum in Morrow, will feature the Stockbridge High School Color Guard and guest speakers from the U.S. Air Force and Military (West…

Congressman David Scott Invites Students to Participate in Congressional Art Competition

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Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced his 11th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, for Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District. High school students from throughout Georgia’s 13th District are invited to submit artwork for the competition. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to showcase the artistic talents of high school students…