Dear Friend:

Please take a moment to read this week's news. 

Congressman Scott to host annual jobs fair

Next Friday, April 23, Congressman Scott will host the 7th Annual 13th Congressional Jobs Fair from 10:00 am-4:00pm at the Georgia International Convention Center near the Airport.   Employers are strongly encouraged to participate at no charge.  For more information and directions, please view the link on Congressman Scott's webpage: https://davidscott.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=179385 or call (770) 432-5405. 

Congressman Scott invites you to the Jobs Fair on video:
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepDavidScott


Congressman Scott in the District

On April 15, Congressman Scott will speak to a fatherhood initiative in Riverdale.  In the attached article, the Congressman discusses the influence his father had in his life.  Clayton News-Daily - Fatherhood conference Saturday in Riverdale.  http://www.mycountypaper.com/claytonnews/headlines/90904214.html

On April 10, Congressman Scott spoke at the Douglas County Courthouse about the importance of the Zero to Three program, which helps stop abuse of children under the age of three. The Congressman has helped fund the program.Douglas County Sentinel - Rep. Scott lauds program which fights baby abuse. 
http://www.douglascountysentinel.com/view/full_story/7047118/article-Rep--Scott-lauds-program-which-fights-baby-abuse?
 

House Votes

On April 15, the House passed an extension for long-term unemployment benefits, COBRA, the Flood Insurance Program and other laws that had previously expired.  H.R. 4851, the Continuing Extension Act, had been held up in the Senate for weeks.  Thus, constituents were left in a situation where they did not receive unemployment benefits or were unable to secure SBA funding for flood damage repair.  Fortunately, President Obama promptly signed this bill into law.  These programs expire at the end of May unless a long-term bill can be approved by Congress. 

Recent Grant Announcements

Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded grants for government building retrofits in order to create energy savings. District recipient include:

City of College Park $90,000
City of Hapeville $11,000
Union City $180,000

Helpful Information

SBA disaster assistance for homeowners: http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance/homeownersrenters/index.html

The Xpress commuter bus system service runs in many communities in the 13th Congressional District.  For information about the bus routes, visit their website: http://www.xpressga.com/

You can keep an eye on action in Congress with C-SPAN online.  They bring access to many events and hearings that are not broadcast on C-SPAN TV.  http://www.c-span.org/


Thank you for reading the newsletter.  Please keep in touch and have a good weekend.

Sincerely,

 David Scott
 Member of Congress