Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) addressed the House Floor to urge passage of the tax relief measure. You can watch a video of the speech at this link. Rep. Scott's Floor remarks appear below:
Ladies and gentlemen of the Congress, the time is now for us to ask the one fundamental question before us: What is in the best interests of the American people at this time? By… Read more »
Georgia is set to receive funds under the U.S. Treasury's Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) to help homeowners make their mortgage payments. The purpose of the program is to help Georgia homeowners who have experienced job loss or a substantial decrease in their income with a mortgage payment bridge while they find new or better employment. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs will administer… Read more »
Yesterday, I voted for important legislation to support thousands of U.S. manufacturing jobs. H.R. 4380, the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010, contains hundreds of tariff suspensions and reductions that will help American companies manufacture and sell goods to continue growing and supporting American jobs. The bill received overwhelming bi-partisan support and is pending… Read more »
July 26: The Georgia Department of Labor is currently working to identify those individuals who meet the eligibility requirements, as outlined in legislation. Individuals who meet the eligibility requirements will be notified by mail. Payments will be processed by July 30, 2010. Click here for more information.
Update July 21...the Senate will finally pass unemployment insurance over… Read more »
This year, businesses hired nearly 4.5million new workers who were eligible for HIRE Act tax exemptions. The HIRE Act exempts Social Security payroll taxes for businesses that hire workers who have been unemployed for 60 days or longer. In addition, the HIRE Act allows employers to claim a tax credit of up to $1,000 for each newly hired qualifying worker who is retained for one… Read more »
This summer, more Recovery Act projects across the country will be active than in previous quarters to create jobs and economic growth for local businesses. The infrastructure jobs created in Georgia cannot come sooner.
The spike in active projects this summer include:
• Transportation: There will be six times as many highway projects underway in July 2010
as in July… Read more »
Congressman Scott voted for the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, H.R. 4213. This measure will help create or save more than a million American jobs by restoring credit to small businesses, extending tax incentives for American Research and Development (R&D) and energy, rebuilding American infrastructure, expanding summer jobs for young people, and providing tax relief for… Read more »
Today, the New Democrat Coalition unveiled a comprehensive agenda aimed at encouraging innovation and boosting small businesses. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agenda builds upon the New Democrats' long standing commitment to policies that embrace technology and innovation to drive sustainable economic growth, competitive businesses and a… Read more »
WHAT: 7th Annual 13th Congressional Jobs Fair. Over 85 employers confirmed. Remember to bring your resume.
WHEN: This Friday, April 23, 2010
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE: Georgia International Convention Center 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337. Take MARTA to the Airport Station and ride the new Sky Train to the convention center for… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC -- Georgia small businesses will receive a bit of good news in their mailboxes. Companies eligible for new health reform tax credits will be getting a postcard explaining the credits and encouraging them to take advantage of the tax cut.
“This is the biggest health care tax cut in history,” Congressman Scott said. “Georgia small businesses should to know how to start… Read more »
