DAVID SCOTT - CONGRESSMAN, REPRESENTING GEORGIA'S 13TH DISTRICT

News List
  • Hardest Hit Fund to Provide Mortgage Aid in GA
    Nov 30, 2010  - Georgia is set to receive funds under the U.S. Treasury's Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) to help homeowners make their mortgage payments. The purpose of the program is to help Georgia homeowners who have experienced job loss or a substantial decrease in their income with a mortgage payment bridge while they... More
  • Support for US Manufacturing Jobs
    Jul 22, 2010  - Yesterday, I voted for important legislation to support thousands of U.S. manufacturing jobs.  H.R. 4380, the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010, contains hundreds of tariff suspensions and reductions that will help American companies manufacture and sell goods to continue growing and suppor... More
  • Unemployment Benefits - No Action in Senate
    Jul 21, 2010  - July 26: The Georgia Department of Labor is currently working to identify those individuals who meet the eligibility requirements, as outlined in legislation. Individuals who meet the eligibility requirements will be notified by mail. Payments will be processed by July 30, 2010. Click here for more ... More
  • Tax Credits for Businesses that Hire Unemployed Workers
    Jul 13, 2010  - This year, businesses hired nearly 4.5million new workers who were eligible for HIRE Act tax exemptions. The HIRE Act exempts Social Security payroll taxes for businesses that hire workers who have been unemployed for 60 days or longer. In addition, the HIRE Act allows employers to claim a tax credi... More
  • Recovery Act projects underway
    Jun 23, 2010  - This summer, more Recovery Act projects across the country will be active than in previous quarters to create jobs and economic growth for local businesses.  The infrastructure jobs created in Georgia cannot come sooner.    The spike in active projects this summer include: •  Transportation: T... More
  • Congressman Scott Votes for Job Incentives Bill
    Jun 1, 2010  - Congressman Scott voted for the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, H.R. 4213.  This measure will help create or save more than a million American jobs by restoring credit to small businesses, extending tax incentives for American Research and Development (R&D) and energy, rebuilding Am... More
  • Rep. Scott Joins New Dem Agenda for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    May 6, 2010  - Today, the New Democrat Coalition unveiled a comprehensive agenda aimed at encouraging innovation and boosting small businesses. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agenda  builds upon the New Democrats' long standing commitment to policies that embrace te... More
  • Jobs Fair This Friday
    Apr 19, 2010  - WHAT: 7th Annual 13th Congressional Jobs Fair. Over 85 employers confirmed. Remember to bring your resume.   WHEN: This Friday, April 23, 2010                10:00 am – 4:00 pm       WHERE: Georgia International Convention Center 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA  30337. Take ... More
  • Georgia Small Businesses to be Notified of Health Reform Tax Cuts
    Apr 19, 2010  - WASHINGTON, DC -- Georgia small businesses will receive a bit of good news in their mailboxes.  Companies eligible for new health reform tax credits will be getting a postcard explaining the credits and encouraging them to take advantage of the tax cut.   “This is the biggest health care tax cut i... More
  • 2.5 million jobs created
    Apr 15, 2010  - The Council of Economic Advisors released a report that found that the Recovery Act was responsible for about 2.5 million jobs through March 2010.  Half of those jobs are as a result of over $200 billion in Recovery Act tax relief and financial assistance that has gone directly to mostly lower and m... More
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