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Tomorrow, the federal minimum wage will rise from $5.85 to $6.55 an hour. This is the second step in the three-step minimum wage increase enacted by Congress in May 2007, to incrementally raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour over a two-year period. Last year the minimum wage was increased from $5.15 to $5.85, this year it increases to $6.55, and next year it will increase to… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott continued the fight to help families refinance their bad home loans, save neighborhoods under assault from foreclosures and provide liquidity to the housing mortgage market. The House gave final approval to H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act. “Georgians are facing a wave of foreclosures that threaten families’ stability and… Read more »

Today, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that Cobb County will be home to one of 39 new VA Vet Centers to open in late 2009. The actual sites of the Vet Centers will depend on market availability of space. The additional VA resources will address the growing need for readjustment counseling services to existing and new combat veterans and their families to include… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott toured the Fulton County Public Safety Training Center and Wolf Creek complex with Fulton County Vice Chairman William “Bill” Edwards. The visit focused on the increasing importance of the role that local public safety resources play in providing homeland security. Congressman Scott took a first hand look at the resources available for training law… Read more »

Dear Friend: In this time of economic downturn, I know the financial burdens of retirees and veterans are tremendous. Many are finding it difficult to afford basic items like groceries and a tank of gas for their car. My colleagues and I are confident, however, that the money provided by the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 is a vital step in… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) voted to pass the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act (H.R. 6052). The bill provides mass transit grants over two years to reduce fares of public transit use, giving consumers a cost-effective alternative to $4 per gallon gasoline. The bill also increases the Federal cost-share of grants for construction of additional transit parking… Read more »

“I applaud Governor Perdue for taking this great step in leadership, which will not only help with our traffic congestion, but will also help give an important travel option at this time of high fuel prices,” Congressman Scott said. “This will also provide a much needed economic boost to the Clayton County region.” Congressman Scott has played a key role in securing the $106 million… Read more »

It is often unknown that Title IV of the United States Code contains an entire set of laws governing the usage and display of the United States flag. Collectively known as the U.S. Flag Code, these laws encourage us to fly the flag every day, but especially on a number of significant federal, religious and cultural holidays. For many years, this list of occasions has included Flag Day,… Read more »

Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Thank you, Madam Chairman, for giving me this opportunity. I want to speak very briefly about this bill. This is a very, very important bill. It is critical to the future of education of our young people. Let me start out by letting you know how important this is to my State of Georgia, and especially the metro Atlanta area. The metro Atlanta area is the third… Read more »

Legislation authored by Congressman David Scott was signed by President Bush and became public law yesterday. H.R. 2356 amends the United States flag code to encourage the display of the American flag on Father’s Day. Congressman Scott’s legislation was written in response to a constituent request asking if the US Flag could be flown to recognize fathers. “The American flag is one of… Read more »