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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 »

Congressman Scott voted for two bills this week that will help grow American small businesses.  He voted for the Small Business Lending Fund Act (H.R. 5297) and the Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5486).  These measures will expand much needed lending to small businesses and offer tax incentives to help small businesses grow, hire, and fuel our economy. “Small businesses are the… Read more »

Congressman Scott voted this week for the Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act of 2010.  This measure will help Congress conduct more effective oversight, make better-informed authorization and appropriation decisions, identify and eliminate duplicative programs, and help improve the performance of federal programs. “The American taxpayer deserves a government that… Read more »

The Georgia Highway 92 expansion project planning process is moving forward.  Eveyone in the Douglas County area should be familiar with how this project will affect their daily commutes, their neighborhoods and the future of their local economy.  Please visit the HWY 92 website to learn more about the project: http://www.gahwy92.com/ Two major community meetings are coming up:… Read more »

Today is Flag Day, which is celebrated annually on June 14th to celebrate the history of the United States flag and all that it symbolizes to Americans. The United States flag represents hope, courage and freedom to all American citizens. A constituent contacted me once about his concern that Mothers Day was an official day to fly the flag, but Fathers Day was not. I was able to… Read more »

As part of the Affordable Care Act, many Medicare recipients across the country will begin receiving assistance to help pay for their prescription drug costs.  Beginning June 10, 2010, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will begin distributing a one-time tax -free $250 rebate check to those seniors who reach the coverage gap. "During these tough economic times I’ve… Read more »

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Congressman Scott's recent participation in a NATO Parlimentary Assembley (PA) session in Latvia. Congressman Scott attended NATO PA meetings in Latvia and then visit security related sites in Montenegro and Bosnia during the Memorial Day recess. At the meeting in Latvia, Congressman Scott presented a paper before the Science and Technology… Read more »