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Congressman David Scott joined 200 Democrats to send a letter to House Speaker Boehner demanding a vote on a clean budget to end the shutdown and fund the government. A vote on the legislation would open the entire federal government immediately. “After shutting down the government for a week, House Republicans refuse to allow an up or down vote on a clean budget,” said Congressman… Read more »

Yesterday afternoon, Congressman Scott spoke from the House floor and asked the Republican leadership to open the government and fund the entire VA budget.  The Republican leadership has refused several times to allow an up or down vote on a clean budget to open the government. ...... Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, at this time I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from… Read more »

Today, Rep. K. Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, and Ranking Member David Scott, held a fourth hearing on the future of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in advance of writing legislation to reauthorize the agency. The purpose of this hearing was to explore ways to improve customer protections and… Read more »

Congressman David Scott announced that, beginning today, thousands of Georgians will have access to affordable, quality health insurance as new online Health Insurance Marketplaces open. “Starting today, my constituents can purchase affordable, quality health insurance through the new online Marketplace,” Rep. Scott said. “It’s your health choices, made simple. This new online… Read more »

A new report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finds that in Georgia, consumers will see increased competition in the Health Insurance Marketplace, leading to new and affordable choices for consumers. According to the report, Georgians will be able to choose from an average of 50 health plans in the Marketplace. Premiums nationwide will also be around 16… Read more »

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, adults with mental illness lack coverage at significantly higher rates than those without mental illness. In addition, about a quarter of young adults between the ages of 19-25 are uninsured during the years that many will experience their first mental health condition. Plans in the health insurance Marketplace include mental… Read more »

Congressman David Scott announced that less than 10 days remain until the start of enrollment for the new Health Insurance Marketplaces on October 1, 2013. A new consumer-focused www.HealthCare.gov website and a 24-hours-a-day toll-free call center have been launched to help Georgians looking for health coverage prepare for open enrollment and sign up for private health insurance. … Read more »

Congressman Scott currently uses 225 Cannon House Office Building as the office for the constituents of the 13th Congressional District. The Cannon Building, completed in 1908, is the oldest congressional office building and is a significant example of the Beaux Arts style of architecture. After the Cannon Building opened in 1908, all members of the House of Representatives had an… Read more »

Congressman David Scott called for President Obama to consult with Congress before taking military action in Syria. Congressman Scott sent a letter to the President expressing his concerns about the matter.  A copy of the letter is attached. “Congress must be consulted before military action is taken against Syria,” Congressman Scott said.  “More answers are needed before… Read more »

Thousands attend annual congressional health fair By Curt Yeomans - Clayton News Daily Roselyn McLaren had never been to one of Congressman David Scott’s health fairs before, but she was glad she came to the one held Saturday. McLaren, of Jonesboro, waited in a long line to have her blood glucose levels checked by representatives of Southern Regional Medical Center. The tests… Read more »