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Dear Friend:
This week, House Republicans took further steps to eliminate foreclosure assistance programs. While I hear from constituents that these programs should work better, I don't hear that we should just stop all progress. I am willing to work with the Administration, Republicans and banks to help homeowners stay afloat. But, I am not willing to just end all programs.
Please take a minute to read up on the latest news from Congress and the 13th Congressional District.
Recent House Votes
Today, the House passed HR 836, the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program Termination Act. On Thursday, the House also passed HR 830, the FHA Refinance Program Termination Act. Congressman Scott opposed both bills.
Keep track of all House votes at the Clerk's website.
Committee Votes
On Wednesday, the Financial Services Committee passed H.R. 839, the HAMP Termination Act and H.R. 861, the NSP Termination Act. Congressman Scott opposed both bills, which are likely to be brought up for votes on the House floor next week. You can read more information about the Committee votes on these bills on the Committee website.
Media Mentions
March 10
- Bloomberg News quoted Congressman Scott in an article titled: U.S. House Panel Votes to Abolish Obama Foreclosure-Prevention Programs.
“We have people holding on by their fingernails, trying to keep their homes,” said Representative David Scott, a Democrat from Georgia. “To assassinate these programs and have nothing to take the place of them, how irresponsible is that?”
You can read the full article here.
White House Easter Egg Roll
The 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll will take place on Monday, April 25th, 2011. The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling and, of course, Easter egg rolling.
Constituents who are interested in attending this year’s event should enter the public lottery. The lottery will open for entries on March 10th at 12:01am and close on March 13th at 11:59pm. Full ticketing details can be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/eastereggroll/.
The National Park Foundation is selling commemorative wooden eggs to help support the annual Easter Egg Roll. The 2011 White House Souvenir Eggs will be on sale starting March 10th. For more information, please visit the National Parks Foundation: http://easter.nationalparks.org/.
Eliminate Wasteful Government Spending
Congressman Scott joined with his colleagues to introduce the “Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act of 2011.” This bill would require Congress and the President to work cooperatively to eliminate spending programs that are duplicative, inefficient and outdated. It will add another tool to make sure investments are targeted and designed to maximize economic growth. Senator John McCain and Senator Tom Carper have introduced the companion legislation in the Senate (S. 102).
District Scholarships Are Open for Application
Applications for the 2011 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships are available online at www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships. The scholarships are offered to students in the 13th Congressional District, which includes portions of 6 counties: Clayton, Cobb, Fulton, DeKalb, Douglas and Henry. High school seniors or full-time undergraduate, graduate or professional school students with a minimum 2.5 grade point average can apply for the scholarships. All completed applications must be submitted by Monday, March 28, 2011 to either Congressman Scott’s Jonesboro or Smyrna District Office.
For more information, click on this link.
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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