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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 into by that d... 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, which would have... 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 U.S. exports to Ir... 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. Read more »

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. Read more »

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 NATO Parliamen... Read more »

Today, Rep. Scott announced that Iraq and Afghanistan veterans can now begin signing up for benefits under the New GI Bill. The “Post-9/11 GI Bill” was enacted last year to restore the promise of a full, four-year college education for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and will take effect on August 1, 2009. As of May 1, 2009, veterans may begin applying for a certificate of eligibility for the new co... 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 have great respect for... Read more »

Congressman David Scott Hails Passage of Military Readiness Legislation Read more »

Scott Statement on Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act Read more »