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Rep. Scott Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Psychiatric Care for Veterans

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Congressman David Scott joined his colleague, Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), to introduce H.R. 4234, the Ensuring Veterans Resiliency Act, a bipartisan bill to improve psychiatric care in military and veteran communities. “Too many of American’s veterans are experiencing a mental health crisis without adequate assistance from the VA.  In Georgia, several disturbing…

U.S. Congressman David Scott's job fair draws close to 10,000

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Friday, March 28, 2014 6:11 PM EDT By Tony McNary Updated: Mar 28, 2014 6:11PM COLLEGE PARK, GA (CBS46) - Verlicia Carroll is the Human Resource Specialist for the gunmaker Glock. Just last year she was in the same position as many people looking for jobs at U.S. Congressman David Scott's 11th Annual Job Fair at the Georgia International Convention Center, Friday. "It was…

Congressman David Scott Announces 11th Annual Jobs Fair

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Today Congressman David Scott proudly announced that he will host the 11th Annual 13th Congressional District Jobs Fair on Friday, March 28, 2014, 10am to 3pm, at the Georgia International Convention Center. This year’s employers are looking to fill 4,207 positions and include: AFLAC; Atlanta Fire & Rescue; Albany Police Department; Bradley-Morris, Inc.; Clayton County;…

Congressman David Scott Announces Winners of 2014 Congressional Art Competition

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On Saturday, March 1, 2014, Congressman David Scott announced the ten local high students whose artwork was selected as the winning entries in the Thirteenth District’s 12th Annual Congressional Art Competition. The announcement was made during a special presentation at the Douglas County Museum of History and Art, which featured welcome remarks by Douglas County Commission Chairman Tom…

Congressman David Scott to honor students at 12th Annual Congressional Art Competition “An Artistic Discovery”

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WHAT:  Congressman David Scott will host an awards ceremony to honor all participating students of his 12th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery.  To date, Congressman Scott has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to local student artists. During the ceremony, top winners will be announced.  The first place entry from Congressman…

Congressman David Scott Honors Military Academy Nominees

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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) proudly announced his nominations for 31 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 Brawner Hall in Smyrna.  The ceremony featured Henry County’s Ola High School Color Guard, soloist Noelle Miller and…

Congressman David Scott to host Annual Military Academy Ceremony

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WHAT:  Congressman David Scott (GA-13) will host a special ceremony to honor 31 local students with nominations to attend one of our nation’s prestigious military service academies. This year’s students will receive nominations to attend the United States Air Force; Merchant Marine; Military (West Point); and Naval academies. WHEN:  Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 10:00 a.m.…

Congressman David Scott Announces 12th Annual Congressional Art Competition

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Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced his 12th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, for Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District.  High school students who reside in or attend a public, private or home school in Georgia’s 13th District are invited to submit artwork for the competition. The Congressional Art Competition was created in 1982 as a…

Goodlatte, Scott Urge Farm Bill Conferees to Adopt House Dairy Provisions

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Congressmen Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and David Scott (D-GA) released the following statement after sending a letter to leaders of the Farm Bill Conference Committee reminding them of the House of Representatives’ overwhelming rejection of supply management provisions: “The House of Representatives’ resounding rejection of supply management provisions in the dairy title of the Farm Bill…

2014 Congressional Schedule

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Happy New Year.  The 2014 House legislative schedule is available online at http://www.democraticwhip.gov/calendar This schedule is helpful for planning trips to Washington. If you are planning a trip to Washington this year, you may be interested in information about tours:  /constituentservices/visitdc.htm