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As the number of Americans with diabetes is at an all time high and another 54 million people are at-risk, I am pleased to join with colleagues and millions of Americans in recognizing November as American Diabetes Month. With nearly 21 million children and adults in the U.S. living with this disease it is time to reassess our own fitness and nutrition choices, educate ourselves on the… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives fell short of the vote needed to override the President’s veto of the bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), also known as Peachcare, 273 to 156. “The American people have overwhelmingly supported this bill to reauthorize CHIP and it breaks my heart to know that there are thousands of children who deserve… Read more »

This October, we acknowledge, celebrate and honor the thousands of women throughout the country who have been diagnosed, currently fighting or have survived breast cancer. As the husband of a courageous wife who survived this disease, I, as many others, have been affected personally. I understand the struggle, pain and sometimes heartache it can inflict on the person diagnosed, in… Read more »

Today the President vetoed a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), also known as Peachcare. “The President’s veto is just wrong. Thousands of Georgia’s children deserve healthcare. They don’t deserve partisan games to be played over this vital issue,” Congressman Scott said. “I will work with my Democratic and Republican colleagues to… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) issued the following statement in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month: In 1945, Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October of each year as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week,” in order to educate the American public about issues related to disability and employment. From there, the week expanded into a… 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 »

Congressman David Scott welcomed more than 1,000 constituents and 200 healthcare professionals and volunteers to the Third Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair held Saturday, August 18, 2007. “While I’ve been working in Congress to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to all Georgians, I wanted to do some extra,” said Congressman Scott. “That’s why I’m hosting my annual… Read more »

Congressman David Scott to Host Third Annual Health Fair - August 18 Read more »

Congressman David Scott Hails Passage of CHAMP Act and SCHIP Reauthorization Read more »

Congressman Scott Announces Federal Funds for Riverdale Read more »