Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the nomination of 21 area students to our nation’s esteemed Military Academies. Congressman Scott will honor these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony Saturday, February 5th at 10:00am the National Archives Center in Morrow, Georgia, (5780 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260).
Scott, Col. Deborah Grays to… Read more »
On November 30, 2010, Congressman Scott made the following statement on the floor in support of a resolution (H.Res. 1735) condemning North Korea for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea. The Chairman of the House Foreign Affiars Committee, Howard Berman, managed the floor time on this debate.
Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to my friend and… Read more »
Last night, Congressman Scott voted for the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (H.R. 2194). He was appointed to the conference committee to reconcile the different House and Senate versions of H.R. 2194 and write the final bill. To watch a video clip of the Congressman's speech on the bill click here.
“Iran’s nuclear ambitions threaten stability in a… Read more »
Congressman David Scott returned from meetings of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Science and Technology Committee in New York. The meetings, held at the U.N., coincided with a speech to the UN by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. As the General Rapporteur of the Science and Technology Committee, Congressman Scott will produce annual Committee General Reports on subjects of highest… Read more »
The hombuyer's tax credit expired on April 30 for most purchasers. However, members of the military and certain other federal employees serving outside the U.S. have an extra year to buy a principal residence in the U.S. and qualify for the credit.
An eligible taxpayer must enter into a binding contract to buy a principal residence by April 30, 2011. If a binding contract is entered… Read more »
Congressman David Scott was appointed to the conference committee to reconcile the House and Senate versions of Iran sanctions legislation, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (H.R. 2194).
“I am honored to be appointed to this important conference committee,” Congressman Scott said. “Iran’s nuclear ambitions threaten stability in a volatile region,… 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 »
On Thursday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. As a member of the Committee, Congressman Scott will ask questions about national security and about improving the US image abroad.
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Today, the Foreign Affairs Committee holds a hearing to discuss security issues with Yemen. I visited Yemen last year and saw first hand the challenges that the US faces with terrorism in the country.
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Today, Congressman David Scott released the following statement about President Obama’s new direction in the United States’ strategy in Afghanistan.
The President made a compelling case to the American people for increasing our troop strength by some 30,000 and calling on our NATO allies to share in the sacrifice and increase their troop presence by 5,000 as well. As a member of the… Read more »
