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 »
Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced today that applications for the 2011 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships are now available.
“I am pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for deserving 13th District students,” said Congressman Scott. “These scholarships present a wonderful opportunity to expand educational resources available… Read more »
Visit Arts Clayton Gallery tonight for the opening reception of the 13th Congressional District Student Art Competition. Come out and view the impressive exhibit which is on display now until March 25. The reception tonight lasts from 5:30-7:30pm. The gallery is located at 136 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236. For more information, click here.
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If you’re a college student or young worker, you need to know that there’s more to Social Security than retirement. To find out more about how the program can help young people, and get answers to questions like “what’s that FICA tax that comes out of my paycheck?” and get tips on saving and planning for your financial future, watch “Social Security 101: What’s in it for me?” This… Read more »
Congressman David Scott released the following statement on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day:
"Today is an important day for health awareness," Congressman Scott said. "The sad truth is that HIV and AIDS rates have jumped among African Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control, black Americans face the most severe burden of HIV/AIDS than any other racial… Read more »
During the district work week, Congressman David Scott is meeting with local business leaders about rebuilding the economy and promoting job growth.
“My top priority is creating jobs - that is why I am spending my district time with local business innovators,” said Congressman Scott. “More than one million private sector jobs were created last year. But there is more… Read more »
Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the nomination of 21 area students to our nation’s esteemed Military Academies. Congressman Scott will honor these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony Saturday, February 5th at 10:00am the National Archives Center in Morrow, Georgia, (5780 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260).
Scott, Col. Deborah Grays to… Read more »
Congressman David Scott has selected the following committees to serve on in the 112th Congress.
House Committee on Agriculture - website
Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
Jurisdiction: Program and markets related to cotton, cottonseed, wheat, feed grains, soybeans, oilseeds, rice, dry beans, peas, lentils, the Commodity Credit Corporation, risk… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) addressed the House Floor to urge opposition to the bill to repeal the healthcare reform law. Scott's remarks appear below:
"I have listened for the last 2 days, and I have heard my friends from the other side refer to this as ObamaCare, so derisively, mean-spiritedly. But let me assure you what we're talking about that is the law of the land… Read more »
