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10.03.08 | Rep. Scott Votes No on Bailout Again, Cites Viable Alternatives to Bill - WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03) released the following statement today after voting No on the Senate version of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424). The bill passed on a vote of 263 -171. ...(more)
09.29.08 | Rep. Scott Votes No on Bailout Citing Absence of Fair Value Provision - WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03) released the following statement today after voting No on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 3997). The bill failed on a vote of 205-228. ...(more)
09.26.08 | Rep. Bobby Scott to Hold Forum on Voting Rights in Preparation for the 2008 Election - WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott will hold a forum entitled “Is Virginia Ready for 2008 – A Look into Election Practices & Procedures” on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. The forum will take place in the General Assembly Building, Senate Room A, located at 910 Capitol Street in Richmond, Virginia. ...(more)
09.26.08 | Rep. Scott Introduces the Patient Advocate Act - WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Bobby Scott introduced the H.R. 7079, the Patient Advocate Act aimed at assisting patients who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness. The Act would establish a demonstration grant program to State, local, tribal and non-profit entities for the development and operation of programs to assist patients in resolving health insurance, job retention and debt crisis problems resulting from the patients’ diagnosis and illness. ...(more)
09.25.08 | Scott Urges Prudence on Wall Street Bailout - WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03) released the following statement on the Wall Street bailout bill: ...(more)
09.24.08 | Rep. Scott Introduces Bill to Ensure Accuracy of Federal Criminal Records - WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, introduced the “Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2008.” ...(more)