House of Representatives
(a video of the speech can be found here)
Ladies and gentlemen of America and this Congress, our economy is struggling, and nowhere is it struggling more than in the area of unemployment and joblessness, and, correspondingly, with home foreclosures and the value of our housing stock going down. Those are the two very serious points on the compass that we have… Read more »
Congressman David Scott's
8TH ANNUAL 13TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
JOBS FAIR
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011, 10AM - 3PM
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse - College Park, GA 30337
Located off Camp Creek Parkway on I-85 and I-285, near Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
MARTA will provide free shuttles from the College Park station… Read more »
Representative David Scott (GA-13) stated his opposition to plans to balance federal budgets by ending Medicare and Medicaid and giving tax breaks for millionaires.
“Everyone agrees that our long-term deficits need to be reduced,” Rep. Scott said. “But, I am outright opposed to the Republican plan to turn Medicare into a limited voucher and turn Medicaid into a limited block grant,… Read more »
A video of the speech can be found at this link.
Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Thank you very much, Mr. Van Hollen. I appreciate it. Let me commend you for the excellent leadership that you are providing in this fight.
Ladies and gentlemen of the Congress, this is America. This is the greatest country in the world. And we are great because we have certain values. Paramount among… Read more »
The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (click here for website) warns that America's long-term deficits are unsustainable. Congress just approved $35 billion in cuts to the 2011 budget. However, these cuts only make small progress towards curtailing long-term deficits and they do not cut 61% of the budget, including Defense (20%), Medicare/Medicaid/SCHIP (21%),… Read more »
Representative David Scott called today for the Republican leadership to abandon its pursuit of a divisive social and political agenda, come to the table, and work with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown.
“The American people want us to create jobs and rebuild our neighborhoods - not shut down the government and jeopardize our economic recovery,” Rep. Scott said. “I am… Read more »
What is the likelihood of a federal government shutdown and how would it affect you?
A bipartisan group of Congressional leaders have been working for weeks to agree on details on funding for the 2011 budget. The current budget year has been funded in short-term increments with less than 6 months to go before the start of fiscal year 2012. There are many questions about what… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced more than $25,000 in scholarships for the top winners of the 13th District’s 9th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition. Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony at the Arts Clayton Gallery in Jonesboro. To view photos click here.
“This year’s competition was… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The NSP provides funding to help local communities deal with large numbers of foreclosures and abandoned properties. Congressman Scott opposed this effort to abandon neighborhoods in his district.
“Thousands of Georgians are struggling to stay in their homes and keep their… Read more »
Congressman David Scott will host an awards ceremony to honor all participating students of his 9th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition. The reception will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Arts Clayton Gallery, located at 136 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236. Residents from throughout the 13th District are invited to come out to support area… Read more »
