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Congressman David Scott made the following statement in observance of the 39th Annual Earth Day, which will be observed tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22: “Almost four decades ago, a group of visionary Americans energized the environmental movement by dedicating a day to the ideal that we must preserve God’s creation, our planet, for future generations to come,” stated Rep. Scott. “Today,… Read more »

The Clayton County Board of Education will receive more than $25 million in additional funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) over the next two years. ARRA funding will go to three main programs: low-income student services (Title I), individuals with disability education (IDEA) and construction. Department of Education Title I-A funding This program… Read more »

Americans are facing the most severe economic and financial hardships that this country has seen in generations. Tragically, much of the damage has fallen on hardworking middle class workers. To help Main Street families get back on their feet, President Obama signed the Making Work Pay tax credit into law in February. As a result, many families across the country are seeing more money in… Read more »

Today, Representative David Scott announced that federal grants totaling over $16 million will be awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy to local governments in the 13th District. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program (EECBG), funded by President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provides formula grants used to assist states and local governments in… Read more »

Representative David Scott announces that the federal government will begin sending one-time $250 economic recovery payments in May 2009 to people receiving Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Affairs (VA), and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) benefits. The economic recovery payments are funded by President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and… Read more »

The TV Converter Box Coupon Program is now accepting replacement requests from eligible households whose coupons expired without being redeemed. Additionally, money allocated to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has allowed NTIA to clear the digital converter box coupon waiting list.  The TV… Read more »

Recently, Congressman David Scott was honored for his standing commitment to supporting middle-class Americans through legislation. In recent months Americans have been faced with many challenges, including a slowing economy and climbing education costs. In his fight to stand-up for American families, Congressman Scott has received an “A” scorecard rating for consistently voting in favor… Read more »

Recently, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that he awarded more than $23,000 in scholarships to the top winners of the 13th District’s Seventh Annual Congressional High School Art Competition. Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special reception on Saturday at the Arts Clayton Gallery in Jonesboro. “Each year I am amazed at… Read more »

Recently, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the nomination of twenty-two area students to the nation’s military academies. He honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special reception at the National Archives, located at 5780 Jonesboro Road. “I am very proud of these young men and women. Appointment to a military academy demands exceptional academic… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott voted to pass H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “The American people are expecting Congress to act with boldness and confidence to help kick-start economic growth. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will stimulate the economy by investing in transportation, schools, health care and other fundamental community needs. It is… Read more »