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Congressman Scott to join AARP and Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral to distribute needed supplies

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Congressman David Scott will join the AARP and Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral this Saturday, October 10, 2009 from noon until 4:00pm to help distribute much needed food, clothing and school supplies to the victims of the recent floods. The event will take place at the Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral at 212 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168. Flood victims are asked to…

Congressman David Scott Praises VA for Issuing Emergency Checks to Veterans Awaiting College Benefits

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Today, Congressman Scott praised the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for quickly responding to the needs of our student veterans by providing emergency checks under the new G.I. Bill.  Thousands of veterans who applied for educational benefits under the program have not yet received their payments due to delayed processing and bureaucracy. These emergency checks will help them…

Information on State Sales Tax Holiday on Efficient Appliances

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Georgians will have the opportunity to purchase qualified energy efficient products with NO state or local sales tax from Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4, 2009. A broad range of products up to $1,500 marked with the ENERGY STAR logo and purchased for personal use are included in this unique incentive. Specifically, the sales tax exemption applies to ENERGY STAR…

Resources for flood assistance

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“I rise with a heavy heart during this hard time in Georgia for 9 people have died from recent flooding - 6 of who are from my district, Douglass County. My heart and prayers go out to the families that have sustained loss. We in Congress are moving swiftly to get a declaration of emergency passed do that we can get the necessary funds needed to start putting the pieces back together.…

The OBAMA Plan Stability & Security for All Americans

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"It will provide more security and stability to those who have health insurance. It will provide insurance to those who don't. And it will lower the cost of health care for our families, our businesses, and our government." If You Have Health Insurance More Stability and Security Ends discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions. Prevents insurance…

Factual Information About the Healthcare Reform Bill

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“Many of my constituents have received an email containing many misleading claims about specific language in the healthcare reform bill.  I wanted to provide some factual information regarding the provisions at question.  Please take a look at some of the commonly cited misperceptions and misinterpretations along with a clarification of the actual provisions in H.R. 3200, by downloading…

Congressman and Mrs. David Scott give CBC Scholarship to Local Students

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Tags: Education

Congressman David Scott along with his wife Alfredia Scott presented Richard Williams, Ayanna Wade,  Kendra Sims, Julia Phanthavong, and Alyssa Smith with scholarships from the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Program. The recipients were chosen using a scale that judged them based on community involvement, academic achievement, leadership, and financial need. Mr. Williams…

Congressman David Scott Hosts 5th Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair

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Congressman David Scott will host his Fifth Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Mundy’s Mill High School in Jonesboro, located at 9652 Fayetteville Road. This year’s event will focus on Diabetes as its theme and feature an array of FREE health screenings. In…

Congressman Scott Announces New GI Bill Benefits to Start August 1

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Tags: Veterans

Today, veterans will start receiving college education benefits under the new GI Bill for the 21st Century (the “Post-9/11 GI Bill”).  An estimated 2.1 million members of the military who have served on active duty since September 11, 2001, including activated reservists and members of the National Guard, will be eligible for up to four years of education benefits, including stipends for…