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The Council of Economic Advisors released a report that found that the Recovery Act was responsible for about 2.5 million jobs through March 2010.  Half of those jobs are as a result of over $200 billion in Recovery Act tax relief and financial assistance that has gone directly to mostly lower and middle-income families. Since the Recovery Act began a little over a year ago, the economy… Read more »

On Thursday afternoon, Congressman Scott and members of the Congressional Black Caucus met with President Obama in the White House.  The conversation was heavily focused on job creation and rebuilding economic conditions in America.  While several econonomic indicators are showing improvement, there are still too many of our citizens who are unemployed or fighting to maintain their… Read more »

Today, the House passed H.R. 2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act. The provisions of this bipartisan bill will create and save hundreds of thousands of jobs this year. The HIRE Act includes: · A payroll tax holiday for businesses that hire unemployed workers, to create some 300,000 jobs and an income tax credit of $1,000 for businesses that retain these… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to Georgia families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers' tax credit, and tax relief for military families. The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act will provide immediate assistance to millions of families.   "This is another crucial step to… Read more »

This morning, President Obama announced a $3.4 billion investment in Smart Grid technology. Included in the announcement is a major award for Cobb EMC - $16,893,836. "This is a major win for Cobb County and metro Atlanta," Congressman Scott said.  "I congratulate Cobb EMC for their hard work and encourage them to become a green energy model for the country. This announcement means… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, the national minimum wage will increase from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour to help millions of Americans who are struggling to make ends meet during this economic crisis. This 70-cent increase is the final of three increases to take effect under legislation passed by House Democrats. In 2007, the newly-elected Democratic Congress passed the Fair Minimum Wage Act… Read more »

Congressman David Scott is proud to host the 13th Congressional District Economic Recovery Exposition on Friday, May 29, 2009 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The exposition will bring together a diverse group of corporations, small businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies to assist constituents survive in tough economic times. The event will take place at the Georgia… Read more »

Americans are facing the most severe economic and financial hardships that this country has seen in generations. Tragically, much of the damage has fallen on hardworking middle class workers. To help Main Street families get back on their feet, President Obama signed the Making Work Pay tax credit into law in February. As a result, many families across the country are seeing more money in… Read more »

Tomorrow, the federal minimum wage will rise from $5.85 to $6.55 an hour. This is the second step in the three-step minimum wage increase enacted by Congress in May 2007, to incrementally raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour over a two-year period. Last year the minimum wage was increased from $5.15 to $5.85, this year it increases to $6.55, and next year it will increase to… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman David Scott (D-GA) hosted the Fourth Annual 13th Congressional District Jobs Fair at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. This special event was hosted in conjunction with Comcast Cable, WALR KISS 104.1 FM and CBS 46. “The 13th Congressional District’s Jobs Fair was a great success! This is the fourth jobs fair that I have had the… Read more »