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Dear Friend:
Happy New Year. On Wednesday, the new session of Congress officially started with the swearing-in of Members of the House and Senate. On Wednesday, I took the oath of office and hosted an open-house in my Washington office for constituents and friends. On Thursday, I was honored to be one of the Members to read part of the Constitution from the House floor.
While this week was full of ceremonial business, there is a sense of urgency that Congress must sharply focus on improving the economy and reducing the federal deficit. It is my hope that we can find some bipartisan agreement to tackle some of the big challenges facing America.
Please take a minute to read up on the latest news from Congress and the 13th Congressional District.
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District Events
On Monday, January 10, Congressman Scott will attend the inauguration of Governor Nathan Deal at the State Capitol. He will also have lunch with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at the Varsity.
On Saturday, January 15, Congressman Scott will march in the Clayton County MLK parade.
Recent House Votes
This week, the House voted on leadership positions and for new rules governing House procedures. Among these votes, Congressman Scott voted for H.Res 22, which cuts the Representatives' budgets by 5 percent. While these cuts may only cut $35 million from the budget, it is important to show that every federal budget item is going to be under scrutiny.
Media Mentions
On Tuesday, Congressman Scott debated Congressman Phil Gingrey on 11 Alive News at 7:00. Congressman Scott argued against the forthcoming Republican vote to outright repeal the Patient Protection Act. You can watch exchange at this link.
Georgia Trend Magazine recognized Congressman Scott as one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians. You can read the full list at this link.
Student Art Competition
Congressman Scott announced his sponsorship of the 9th Annual High School Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, for Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District. High school students are invited to submit artwork for the competition. Students may obtain entry packets from their High School Art Teachers and Congressman Scott’s Office. All entries must be delivered to Congressman Scott's Jonesboro District Office by Friday, February 18, 2011. On Saturday, March 19, 2011, Congressman Scott will host an awards ceremony and announce the top winners at the Arts Clayton Gallery. Participants’ artwork will comprise the Gallery’s featured exhibition during the month of March. Residents of the Thirteenth District are invited to support area students by coming out and viewing the exhibit of all entries. For more information, including guidelines and prizes, please call Audra Bleecker at 770-210-5073 or click here.
Thank you for taking time to read my newsletter. If I can be of assistance, please contact me through one of the addresses located at the end of this message. We can also connect via Facebook, YouTube, Twitter or LinkedIn.
Sincerely,
David Scott
Member of Congress
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