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Update July 27, 2010.  Today, the House passed The Surface Transportation Earmark Rescission, Savings and Accountability Act,  which rescinds $713 million in unobligated funding for 309 earmarks contained in previous surface transportation authorizations – thereby ensuring that these funds will not be used to increase spending in the future. On July 13, I voted to help pass S. 1508,… Read more »

This year, businesses hired nearly 4.5million new workers who were eligible for HIRE Act tax exemptions. The HIRE Act exempts Social Security payroll taxes for businesses that hire workers who have been unemployed for 60 days or longer. In addition, the HIRE Act allows employers to claim a tax credit of up to $1,000 for each newly hired qualifying worker who is retained for one… Read more »

Medicare Beneficiaries Whose High Prescription Drug Costs Have Put Them in the Medicare Part D Donut Hole to  Receive $250 Rebate Checks as a Result of the Affordable Care Act  The next round of more than 300,000 eligible seniors who have entered the Medicare Part D “donut hole” this year have been mailed their tax-free, one time rebate check for $250. These one-time rebate checks are… Read more »

Congressman David Scott invites you to attend the Help For Homeowners Community Event sponsored by the US Departments of Treasury and HUD. WHO: US Departments of Treasury and HUD; Neighborworks; and private mortgage lenders  WHAT: Free homeowners meetings with HUD-approved housing counselors and mortgage lenders for loan assistance   WHEN: Friday, July 30, 1:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.… Read more »

Update July 14, 2010 - Today, the House passed H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010.  H.R. 5114 will reauthorize and improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is the primary source of reliable, affordable flood insurance coverage for millions of American homes and businesses. The bill includes an amendment by Congressman Scott to allow NFIP… Read more »

Today, eligible residents of Georgia will be able to apply for coverage through the state’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan was created by the Affordable Health Care Act to make health insurance available to those who have had a problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott voted to reform Wall Street practices that created a financial meltdown and ruined the finances of thousands of Georgians.   Congressman Scott voted to protect consumers from predatory lending, confusing fine print, and industry gimmicks while ensuring the end of taxpayer-funded bailouts. To watch a clip of Congressman Scott discussing this bill click here.… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Scott voted for the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (H.R. 2194). He was appointed to the conference committee to reconcile the different House and Senate versions of H.R. 2194 and write the final bill.  To watch a video clip of the Congressman's speech on the bill click here. “Iran’s nuclear ambitions threaten stability in a… Read more »

This summer, more Recovery Act projects across the country will be active than in previous quarters to create jobs and economic growth for local businesses.  The infrastructure jobs created in Georgia cannot come sooner.    The spike in active projects this summer include: •  Transportation: There will be six times as many highway projects underway in July 2010 as in July… Read more »

Mortgage fraud, scams targeting senior citizens, contractor scams, identity theft - these are all crimes hitting Georgians.  Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones.  Education is a good defense.  If you are a victim or aware of financial crimes, please report them.  For more information, please visit the Federal Fraud Taskforce: http://www.stopfraud.gov/ You may also… Read more »