Congressman David Scott [GA-13], in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is pleased to announce the upcoming Making Home Affordable “Help for Homeowners Event” in Atlanta on Friday, January 25, 2013. Homeowners who are struggling to make mortgage payments or refinance should attend to meet in-person with mortgage servicers and… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that more than $8,000,000 in federal funds have been dispersed to purchase and demolish substantially damaged residential properties in Austell, Georgia. These properties were damaged during the major flooding events in September, 2009.
“While the devastating floods of 2009 may seem like a memory to many people, it is still a… Read more »
There has been a strong interest from constituents in the 13th Congressional District in attending the Presidential Inauguration and tickets to the event have been allocated.
There are some Inaugural Day activities that do not require a ticket. The viewing areas of the National Mall closest to the U.S. Capitol will require a ticket, but the rest of the National Mall will be open… Read more »
On the dawn of New Year’s Day 2013, America will either wake up clear-headed and positive with better days on the horizon or start the New Year with a nauseating hangover called the fiscal cliff. Our nation, is indeed, facing a financial crisis of soaring magnitude.
Right now, Congress is gridlocked in addressing the national debt. Businesses face great uncertainty. Continued… Read more »
*This release was sent by the Nato Parliamentary Assembly of which Rep. Scott is a delegate. http://www.nato-pa.int/Default.asp?CAT2=0&CAT1=0&CAT0=0&SHORTCUT=3045
Prague, 11 November, 2012 - Allied lawmakers drafted a strongly worded warning to Iran over its nuclear programme Sunday, urging tougher sanctions if the government in Tehran continues to avoid substantial talks.… Read more »
Has anyone attempted to block you from voting or from legally registering to vote? Please share your experiences below. Voter intimidation and elections tampering should not be tolerated. It is up to a vigilant electorate to watch out for illegal activity.
This year, Georgia residents will be required to show ID before they vote in person. Six forms of ID are… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott announced that he will host the Eighth Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event will feature FREE health screenings and take place at Mundy’s Mill High School in Jonesboro. To watch a video of Congressman Scott inviting the public to attend, visit… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Mrs. Alfredia Scott honored 6 area students who received a total of $10,000 in scholarship awards through the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses and Foundation scholarship programs.
“By earning these awards, each student has demonstrated strong work ethics and a high commitment to achieve excellence in their schools and communities,” said… Read more »
A version of this column ran earlier in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Click here to read it in that format.
The Budget Control Act of 2011was drafted to match spending cuts with targeted revenue increases to prevent the federal government from defaulting on its debts. A short-term solution of $1 trillion in spending cuts was approved, but our long-term budget problems were not… Read more »
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law two years ago and recently upheld by the Supreme Court. Republicans in Congress will soon call for votes on repealing the Affordable Care Act, but have not offered a replacement law to improve health care in America. Republicans choose more confrontation over healthcare rather than focusing on job creation or rebuilding the… Read more »
