Congressman Randy Neugebauer (R-TX) joined Congressman David Scott (D-GA) to introduce the National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers Act of 2013 (NARAB II), which would streamline the insurance agent licensing process. “The NARAB Reform Act will create a more efficient, modern, and workable system of insurance agent licensing,” Congressman Neugebauer said. “That allows for more competiti... Read more »
Today, a strong jobs report was announced. The positive trend shows continued economic growth for America. However, there are still a lot of uncertainties that may be holding employers back from expanding their payrolls. There may still be a mismatch between the number of unemployed and companies that cannot find qualified candidates. Whether you represent a small business, or a large company, you... Read more »
Congressman David Scott will host an awards ceremony to honor all participating students of his 11th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition. The reception will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Arts Clayton Gallery, located at 136 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236. Residents from throughout the Thirteenth District are invited to come out to support area students ... Read more »
Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Congressman David Scott (D-GA) released a statement regarding the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) updated estimates of the costs of the Goodlatte/Scott Amendment to the Dairy Security Act. Congressmen Goodlatte and Scott offered this amendment during markup of the House Farm Bill. “Last year, we offered an alternative dairy policy that would provide dairy p... Read more »
Home foreclosures are declining and property values are increasing in Georgia. Yet, many neighborhoods around metro Atlanta are still working to return to full strength. Congressman Scott has been promoting programs to help individual homeowners and communities deal with the financial epidemic of foreclosures and falling home values. Just this past January, a major housing assistance event was hel... Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott voted for passage of S. 47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. The bill passed the House by a large, bi-partisan margin of 286-138, and will renew and expand the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which had expired in September 2011. “Today, the House voted to protect all victims of domestic violence across America,” Congressman Scott said. “Full... Read more »
The previous blog post described what sequestration is. This post considers how the cuts will affect Georgia. I believe that Congress must continue to work on a long-term budget situation that brings down the debt and creates opportunities for the economy to grow. What good does it to our future if we drastically slash investments in education, job training and research if we do not have a flouris... Read more »
What is sequestration? You have heard this term in the news, often with examples of an impact on government services. So, what is sequestration? Basically, it means severe, automatic, across-the-board spending cuts to government programs. It does not mean thoughtful decisions to cut programs based on their merits. About half of the current sequestration cuts will hit the Department of Defense, and... Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) proudly announced his nominations for 22 area students to attend our nation’s prestigious military academies. Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony at the National Archives Center in Morrow, Georgia. The ceremony featured the Stockbridge High Color Guard, soloist Jill Shedd, and guest speakers fro... Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) will host a special ceremony on Saturday, February 16, 2013 to honor and announce 22 student nominees for appointment to the nation’s esteemed military academies. The ceremony, which will take place at the National Archives Museum in Morrow, will feature the Stockbridge High School Color Guard and guest speakers from the U.S. Air Force and Military (West Point) Acad... Read more »
