U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13) announced today that the Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded $150,000 in grants to Clayton County Public Schools for the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program.
“Violent crimes have been on the rise in Clayton County since 2000 and like many of my constituents, I am very concerned about gang violence and its penetration… Read more »
What is it? It's an economic stimulus payment that is not taxable and it won't reduce your 2007 or 2008 refund or increase the amount you owe when you file your 2008 return.
Who is eligible? The majority of people who file a 2007 income tax return qualify, and many who don't regularly file a tax return may qualify as well. You're eligible if you have a valid Social Security… Read more »
Yesterday, Representative David Scott (D-GA) and Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman called for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into the alarming growth of U.S. exports to Iran. The GAO study was requested in response to an Associated Press (AP) report earlier this year stating that U.S. exports to Iran – including cigarettes, cosmetics, perfume, fur… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative David Scott released the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act. This act funds the federal government for the first part of FY2009, and contains fully year funding for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Veterans Affairs.… Read more »
U.S. Representative David Scott recently introduced H.R. 1461, recognizing the 10th anniversary of the terrorist bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
“Ten years after the tragic and senseless terrorist attacks on the U.S. embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, we recognize the historic significance of these events and memorialize the… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5611, commonly referred to as the National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers Reform Act (NARAB). This bipartisan measure was introduced by Rep. David Scott (D-GA) and Rep. Geoff Davis (R-KY) and will reform the current system of insurance agent licensing. NARAB will provide streamlined non-residential insurance agent and broker… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Scott supported the passage of H.R. 6899, the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, which passed in the House 236 to 189. This bipartisan legislation will bring energy costs down by expanding domestic energy supply, while also investing in renewable energy production.
“Democrats have offered a forward-thinking bill that responsibly… Read more »
College registrars and admissions officers may be aware that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) revoked the accreditation of the Clayton County Public Schools system, effective September 1, 2008. As a member of the United States Congress and a representative to the more than 50,000 students who are educated in Clayton County, Georgia, I must take the opportunity to… Read more »
Today, Congressman David Scott made the following statement about Clayton County Schools’ loss of accreditation.
I am extremely disappointed that SACS has chosen to repeal the Clayton County School System’s accreditation and I urge an immediate appeal of this decision. Yesterday, a judge recommended that four board members be removed due to mismanagement of the school system. I call… Read more »
Congressman David Scott welcomed more than 1,500 constituents and 100 healthcare professionals and volunteers to the Fourth Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair held Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Mundy’s Mill High School in Clayton County.
“Each year I’ve continued to host a health fair to provide accessible healthcare to those who cannot afford to go to the doctor,” said… Read more »
