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The Commerce Department recently unveiled a new online tool to help small- and medium-sized businesses tap into the global marketplace and start exporting.  In partnership with the Small Business Administration, the Commerce Department introduced Six Steps to Begin Exporting at http://www.export.gov/begin.    On this website, businesses can take a self-assessment to begin the six-step… Read more »

On November 30, 2010, Congressman Scott made the following statement on the floor in support of a resolution (H.Res. 1735) condemning North Korea for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea.  The Chairman of the House Foreign Affiars Committee, Howard Berman, managed the floor time on this debate.    Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to my friend and… Read more »

On November 30, Congressman Scott spoke in support of a resolution on the floor (H.Res. 1690), which supports the observance of American Diabetes Month.  You can watch a video of this speech by clicking on this link. 　　　Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Thank you very much. 　　　Ladies and gentlemen of the House, with nearly 23 million children and adults in the United States living with this… Read more »

Georgia is set to receive funds under the U.S. Treasury's Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) to help homeowners make their mortgage payments. The purpose of the program is to help Georgia homeowners who have experienced job loss or a substantial decrease in their income with a mortgage payment bridge while they find new or better employment. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs will administer… Read more »

Congressman David Scott praised the passage of legislation that would provide funding to settle African American farmers’ and Native Americans’ lawsuits against the federal government.  The bill (H.R. 4783) contains funding to implement the settlements of the Pigford class action lawsuit involving past discrimination against black farmers by the Agriculture Department and the Cobell class… Read more »

Today Rep. David Scott (GA-13) honored Sgt. Lee Gragg's brave actions while conducting a recent traffic stop. Scott's remarks appear below: "Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and honor that I rise to share with you the inspiring story of one of my constituents. Sergeant Lee Gragg is a police officer in the Palmetto Police Department, and last September, he was injured in the line of… Read more »

As we commemorate this Veterans Day, we must do more than simply reflect and praise the courageous and patriotic service of those who have provided our nation’s defense. We must always make sure that our country is fulfilling its obligation to support those who have sacrificed. I have long supported the needs of our active-duty soldiers and veterans who have served honorably; working… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott greeted U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood as he presented a check to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed for $47.6 million in funding under the TIGER II Discretionary federal grant program for the Atlanta Streetcar Project. Scott joined Congressmen John Lewis and Hank Johnson for the check presentation. "Atlanta represents the hub of the South.  The… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott announced that the deadline for submission of 2010 Military Service Academy Nominaton applications is quickly approaching for students of the 13th Congressional District. "Being selected for nomination to a military service academy by a Member of Congress is an exceptional honor and responsibility.  It is my privilege to make these nominations, and you can be… Read more »

Congressman David Scott joined Riverdale's elected leaders and other officials in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Town Center's grand opening.  There was a positive atmosphere from the thousands of people who came out to enjoy Saturday's nice weather and check out the city's progress.  In his remarks, Scott proclaimed, "Oh how sweet it is! I will continue to support Riverdale's… Read more »