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Dear Friend:
At the end of 2011, Congress approved a short-term extension of the payroll tax cut and long-term unemployment benefits. The tax break and unemployment benefit expire on February 17 unless Congress can compromise on a plan to extend them through the end of the year.
The House passed the STOCK Act (S. 2038) this week, which would ban insider trading by Members of Congress, prohibit use of insider information on initial public offerings (IPOs), and disclose the mortgages held by Members. The House version of the STOCK Act differs from the Senate approved version, so the bill will now need to be sent to a conference committee before final approval. I voted for the STOCK Act to help prohibit insider dealing with government information.
The House also passed H.R. 3521, the Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act, which I supported. This bipartisan bill would allow the President to work with Congress to more quickly cut wasteful and unnecessary spending from annual appropriations bills. After signing an appropriations bill into law, the President would then send a list of wasteful or unnecessary funding items to Congress for reconsideration. Congress would then have to quickly vote up or down on keeping the projects on the list. The Senate must now consider H.R. 3521.
Congress gave final approval to HR 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act, which authorizes federal aviation programs for another four years. The President is expected to soon sign the bill into law. You can learn more about federal aviation programs at http://www.faa.gov/
You can always look up votes and bills on Thomas.loc.gov Please, take a few minutes to read about the latest news in the district and D.C.
Expecting a Tax Refund?
If you have filed your 2011 taxes and are expecting a refund, then you can track your return online at: this link If you have not filed yet, you can find out information about the e-file tax process at this link.
Absentee Ballot Deadlines for Presidential Primary
Georgians can vote in the presidential preference primary on March 6, 2012. The deadline to request an absentee ballot to vote by mail is March 2. To register, update your address, or order an absentee ballot, visit the Secretary of State's website at this link.
Did you know that Georgians will have the opportunity to vote on Saturdays this election year? To learn more about voter registration dates and election dates, visit this link. Have questions about the voter ID law? Download a brochure which explains the law and how to obtain a free voter ID: http://www.sos.ga.gov/gaphotoid/Voter%20IDRequirements_printer%20final.pdf
White House Easter Egg Roll
The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll will take place on Monday, April 9th, 2012. The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling and egg rolling. The public will soon be able to enter a lottery in order to secure a ticket to the event. Lottery information is posted online at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/eastereggroll
Foreign Travel in 2012?
Do you think you may be traveling abroad this year? The State Department has a useful website to learn about passport and visa requirements as well as travel advisories for specific countries. http://www.state.gov/travel/ If you are in an emergency situation and need a passport ASAP, you may be able to be serviced at the Atlanta passport office.
The Federal Budget
President Obama will soon release his budget for fiscal year 2013. You will be able to read the 2013 budget and previous year budgets at the Government Printing Office website at this link.
Student Art Competition
The deadline for students in the 13th District to enter the Congressional Art Competition are February 17. Visit the Congressman's website at this link to learn more about the entry requirements.
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Sincerely,
David Scott
Member of Congress
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