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Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) spoke to residents from throughout the Thirteenth District during his town hall meeting at the Fairburn City Hall.

Congressman Scott began the meeting with an overview of his work in Washington to address constituents’ concerns about rising gas prices; problems enrolling in the new Medicare prescription program; our overextended military and his recent trip to Iraq; and the recent loss of thousands of jobs to the region with Delta’s downsizing and the imminent closing of Ford’s Hapeville plant and Forts McPherson and Gillem.

Scott also listened intently and provided direct responses to more than sixty constituent questions on a wide range of issues.  To address inquiries about the new Medicare prescription benefit, Congressman Scott was joined by Rhonda Hunter with Medicare and Bridget Delaney and Lola Parks from Georgia Cares.

“I always enjoy hosting town hall meetings. These meetings give me an opportunity to share my legislative priorities and accomplishments and, more importantly, to hear directly from my constituents about the issues that matter most to them,” said Congressman Scott. “South Fulton County is home to a thriving, fast growing community. I am proud to represent this vibrant community in Washington, and I will move forthrightly to address some of the rapid growth challenges facing South Fulton residents.”

And Congressman Scott highlighted his work in Congress in securing federal funds for Fulton County:

• $4.6 million for access roads and $3 million for rail improvements in Hapeville.
• $800,000 to improve the intersection of Butner Road and Stonewall Tell Road.
• $1.2 million to widen Fulton Industrial from Camp Creek Parkway to the rail line.
• $2,000,000 for transportation improvements to the Chattahoochee Hill Country master plan.
• $400,000 to replace instrument landing equipment at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
• $300,000 for security upgrades at the Fulton County Justice Center Complex.
• $3,000,000 to the Georgia Department of Labor to assist hurricane evacuees.