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Dear Friend:
Last week was a busy week in the district. The focus of the week was job creation and innovation. I was honored to visit with the Cobb and Douglas County Chambers of Commerce at their annual dinners. I also visited employees at businesses in the district: Tyco International, IBM and Lockheed-Martin.
On Saturday, we hosted our annual military academy reception. Over 150 family and friends attended the ceremony, which honored the students that I nominated to the US military academies. Two families were present at the event to receive posthumous medals for loved ones who passed without receiving their awards. A full list of the nominees can be found at this link.
Please take a minute to read up on the latest news from Congress and the 13th Congressional District.
Upcoming District Events
February 13 - keynote speaker at Philadelphia Baptist Church's Black History Month Program. Hampton, GA.
February 14 - speaker at McGarrah Elementary School 4th grade class Father-Son Breakfast.
Recent House Votes
Still waiting for the Republican leadership to bring up votes to grow the economy or create jobs.
Media Mentions
February 8 - the Henry Herald profiled local students who received military academy nominations. You can read the full article here.
On February 5, WSB-TV and FOX 5 ran feature profiles of the area students who received military academy nominations.
Foreclosure Event for Chase Mortgage Holders
Chase loan advisors will set up shop at the Georgia World Congress Center for four days to help struggling homeowners find the best solution. Homeowners with Chase mortgages can receive the following services:
- Initial counseling to apply for a mortgage modification
- Counseling for those who are current on their mortgage but are struggling
- Short-sale assistance for those who cannot afford their home or don't want to stay in it
- Document signing and drop-off for modifications
- Collection of outstanding documents for those on trial modifications
- On-site execution of final modification agreements for customers who have completed their modification application
WHO: Borrowers with a Chase, EMC or WaMu mortgage.
WHEN: Thursday, March 3 - Sunday, March 6; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia World Congress Center, Bldg. B, Rooms B312-B314, 285 Andrew Young Int'l Blvd., Atlanta
(Free parking in the Red Deck; tell attendant you are there for the Chase event)
The event supplements Chase Homeownership Centers that help Georgia families every week, including locations at:
- 900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 760, Atlanta, 770-690-2800 (open Monday-Saturday)
- 245 Country Club Drive, Suite B, Bldg. 300, Stockbridge, 770-474-4186 (open Monday-Saturday)
FEMA Advisory Council Seeking Members
Qualified individuals interested in serving on the FEMA National Advisory Council are invited to apply through Friday, March 4, 2011. The committee was formed to ensure effective and ongoing coordination of national preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation for natural disasters, acts of terrorism and other man-made disasters. For more information: http://www.fema.gov/about/nac.
President Obama Could Speak at Your Graduation
The White House opened applications to the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge. Students from public high schools across the country are invited to demonstrate how their school prepares them for college and a career by going to www.whitehouse.gov/commencement and submitting an application. The winning school will host President Obama as their 2011 commencement speaker.
American Heart Month
February often brings to mind thoughts of Valentine’s Day and images of hearts. But the heart is much more than a symbol – it is also the vital organ that pumps blood throughout our body. We tend to take our heart for granted until our own heart or that of a loved one stops working properly. Regrettably, more than 80 million American adults suffer from heart disease, stroke, or some other form of cardiovascular disease. In recognition of the need to continue the fight against heart disease, our nation’s No. 1 killer, each year the President designates February as American Heart Month. During Heart Month, I encourage you to take a few easy steps to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The American Heart Association’s My Life Check empowers you to take a big step toward a healthier life. In just a few minutes, you can get your personal heart score and a custom plan with the 7 simple steps you need to start living your best life: www.mylifecheck.org
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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