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Today, Congressman David Scott honored the extraordinary service and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré, United State Army, with House Resolution 944.  Lt. General Honoré retires after 37 years of dedicated service to the United States Army. This three-star general assisted in directing the deployment of 1,000 National Guard troops in New Orleans and was one of the… Read more »

Last week the Senate joined the House in support of the bipartisan economic stimulus plan to help hardworking Americans struggling to afford the high costs of energy, health care, gas, mortgage payments and other necessities. The bipartisan stimulus plan will put hundreds of dollars back into the hands of more than 130 million American families to promote economic growth in our slowing… Read more »

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the H.R. 4137, The College Opportunity and Affordability Act. Included in the legislation is legislation introduced by Congressman Scott, which previously had passed the House. The Scott bill, known as the John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Act of 2007 (H.R. 916), passed the House on May 15, 997 by a 341-73 vote. The College… Read more »

Congressman David Scott recently met with local leaders of the City of Morrow to discuss funding for the establishment of the first permanent Boys & Girls Club of Clayton County. Currently there are 21 full-time clubs servicing 11 counties throughout the metro Atlanta area. Bringing the Boys & Girls Club of America into Clayton County would provide access to programs and services… Read more »

Cobb County: Saturday, February 2, 2008 – Ford Center 4181 Atlanta St., Powder Springs, GA 30127 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2008 – Smyrna City Hall 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30081 2:00 p.m.  Saturday, February 9, 2008 – Collar Community Center 2625 Joe Jerkins Boulevard, Austell, GA 30106 10:00 a.m. Douglas County: Saturday, February 9,… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott commented on the President’s final State of the Union address as well as the bi-partisan economic stimulus package. “There are many issues that need to be addressed in the State of the Union address, but two issues that I would like the President to focus on are economic stimulus and healthcare,” Congressman Scott said. “America is experiencing an… Read more »

Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the nomination of fifteen area students to three of the nation’s four military academies.  He honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special reception in his Smyrna District Office, located at 888 Concord Road. “I am very proud of these young people,” said Congressman Scott.  “Appointment to a military academy… Read more »

Congressman David Scott voted today to support the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), better known in Georgia as PeachCare, and to override the President’s veto of bipartisan legislation to extend health care coverage to 10 million uninsured children across America.  Last year 343,690 children in Georgia received health care through PeachCare, and the bipartisan plan… Read more »

Congressman David Scott will travel to Colombia with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice this Thursday and Friday.  The trip will focus on trade issues as well as violence against the press and unions.  “I plan on asking tough questions about violence against members of the press and union members on this trip,” Congressman Scott said.  “In addition, I will be taking a close look at… Read more »

Congressman Scott applauds the release by the Bush Administration of $450 million in energy assistance to help seniors and working families keep their heat on this winter.  Over the last year, energy costs have been on the rise causing a 40 percent increase in the home energy costs for American families.  The call from Congress for the Bush Administration to release emergency energy… Read more »