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

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  • Congressman Scott speaks out against North Korean actions
    Dec 1, 2010  - On November 30, 2010, Congressman Scott made the following statement on the floor in support of a resolution (H.Res. 1735) condemning North Korea for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea.  The Chairman of the House Foreign Affiars Committee, Howard Berman, managed the floor time on thi... More
  • Congressman Scott speaks in support of American Diabetes Month
    Dec 1, 2010  - On November 30, Congressman Scott spoke in support of a resolution on the floor (H.Res. 1690), which supports the observance of American Diabetes Month. 　　　Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Thank you very much. 　　　Ladies and gentlemen of the House, with nearly 23 million children and adults in the United S... More
  • 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
  • Scott Praises Final Settlement of Black Farmer Claims
    Nov 30, 2010  - Congressman David Scott praised the passage of legislation that would provide funding to settle African American farmers’ and Native Americans’ lawsuits against the federal government.  The bill (H.R. 4783) contains funding to implement the settlements of the Pigford class action lawsuit involving p... More
  • In thanks to our veterans
    Nov 10, 2010  - As we commemorate this Veterans Day, we must do more than simply reflect and praise the courageous and patriotic service of those who have provided our nation’s defense. We must always make sure that our country is fulfilling its obligation to support those who have sacrificed. I have long supported... More
  • Scott Applauds $47 Million Award for Atlanta Streetcar Project
    Oct 20, 2010  - Today Congressman David Scott greeted U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood as he presented a check to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed for $47.6 million in funding under the TIGER II Discretionary federal grant program for the Atlanta Streetcar Project. Scott joined Congressmen John Lewis and Hank Jo... More
  • Congressman Scott Announces Approaching Deadline for 2010 Military Academy Applications
    Oct 15, 2010  - Today Congressman David Scott announced that the deadline for submission of 2010 Military Service Academy Nominaton applications is quickly approaching for students of the 13th Congressional District. "Being selected for nomination to a military service academy by a Member of Congress is an excepti... More
  • Congressman Scott Attends Grand-opening of Riverdale Town Center
    Oct 11, 2010  - Congressman David Scott joined Riverdale's elected leaders and other officials in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Town Center's grand opening.  There was a positive atmosphere from the thousands of people who came out to enjoy Saturday's nice weather and check out the city's progress.  In his re... More
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    Oct 6, 2010  - This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  As someone who has seen a spouse fight breast cancer, Congressman Scott has been a fighter for breast cancer resources for a long-time.  While a member of the Georgia State Senate, Congressman Scott passed the State law banning the practice of sending wo... More
  • New Rules Protect Consumers with Credit Card Debt
    Sep 30, 2010  - Starting on September 27, 2010, new telemarketing sales rules will take affect.  The rules covers telemarketers of for-profit debt relief services, including credit counseling, debt settlement, and debt negotiation services.  The rules will: require debt relief companies to make disclosures t... More
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