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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… Read more »

“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.… Read more »

Click the link to find out more inforation about the GA Highway 92 Project http://www.gahwy92.com/ Read more »

"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… Read more »

“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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, the national minimum wage will increase from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour to help millions of Americans who are struggling to make ends meet during this economic crisis. This 70-cent increase is the final of three increases to take effect under legislation passed by House Democrats. In 2007, the newly-elected Democratic Congress passed the Fair Minimum Wage Act… Read more »

Congressman David Scott congratulates Rachel Aguirre for being chosen to represent the 13th  District of Georgia as a Summer 2009 Congressional Page. As a Congressional Page, Miss Aguirre will serve the United States Congress in Washington, DC.  Some of her Page duties will include preparing the House floor for sessions, distributing the Congressional Record and other correspondence, and… Read more »