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As you may have seen from public awareness campaigns featuring the color pink, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  It is important to understand what breast cancer is and how to check for it.  The Centers for Disease Control is a good source of scientific-based information about this cancer and other cancers. … Read more »

Congressman David Scott recently joined with members of the Blue Dog Coalition to introduce the Blue Dog Small Business Package. This package consists of three bills that would provide resources that small businesses could use to access capital, grow their operations, and increase employment. “The only way to turn this economy around is for more jobs to be created,” said Rep. Scott. … Read more »

The American Jobs Act (H.R. 12) will help small businesses innovate, grow and create jobs. In the last few months, the American people have witnessed endless gridlock in Congress.  Now is the time to work across party lines to boost the economy for the good of the Country.  What should Congress do to improve the economy?  Share your comments below. American Jobs Act… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that applications are available for students interested in a nomination to our nation’s military service academies. “The privilege of nominating qualified students to the United States Air Force, Military, Merchant Marine, and Naval Academies is one of my most important and rewarding responsibilities,” said Congressman Scott. “The education… Read more »

The loss of a home is a terrible burden on a family.  Georgians know all too well that foreclosures have been at record levels.  Over the last two years, Congressman Scott's office has fielded thousands of calls from constituents facing foreclosure problems.  Each case is unique and none are easy.  It may be useful to consider some tips that the staff has compiled… Read more »

September is National Preparedness Month and this year’s theme is “A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare.” As Hurricane Irene impacts the Eastern US Coast, it is a good time to review storm safety.  To prepare for a hurricane, you should take the following measures: •Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with… Read more »

WHAT:       Congressman David Scott brings together area hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and leaders of the healthcare industry to host his annual health fair for residents of the 13th Congressional District.  This year’s event will offer an array of FREE HEALTH… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Mrs. Alfredia Scott honored 10 area students who received a total of $14,600 in scholarship awards through the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Scholarship program. “By earning these awards, each student has demonstrated strong work ethics and a high commitment to achieve excellence in their schools and communities,” said Congressman… Read more »

Nationwide Jobs Fairs, Seminars, Town Hall Meetings on the Economy This August, thousands of Americans will gather for jobs fairs, town hall meetings, job readiness workshops and seminars around the country as a part of the Congressional Black Caucus’s "For the People" Jobs Initiative. The wide-ranging effort was created to address the national African American unemployment rate of… Read more »

Update 8/2/2011 - Congressmen Scott and Westmoreland will host a Congressional hearing in Georgia to review community banks failures. For updates, check back at this link. What: Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit will hold a field hearing entitled “Potential Mixed Messages: Is Guidance from Washington Being Implemented by Federal Bank Examiners?” When:… Read more »