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01.09.09 | Rep. Scott Supports the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act - WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 11, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, by a vote of 247 to 171 (Roll Call no. 9). The legislation would clarify that every paycheck or other compensation resulting from an earlier discriminatory pay decision constitutes a violation of the Civil Rights Act. Representative Scott’s floor statement in support of the legislation is below: ...(more)
12.19.08 | Rep. Bobby Scott Delivers Congressional Black Caucus Message to America - WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03) delivered this week’s Congressional Black Caucus Message to America. To listen to the message, please click here. ...(more)
12.17.08 | Rep. Scott Receives Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters - WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), in honor of his “exemplary service to the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America.” The honorary degree was awarded Saturday at VCU’s winter commencement at the school’s Siegel Center in Richmond, VA. ...(more)
12.11.08 | Rep. Bobby Scott to Hold Town Hall Forum to Discuss the 2008 Election Process - WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott will hold a Town Hall forum to examine the 2008 election process. Both the successes and problems encountered on November 4, 2008 will be discussed. One of those successes was the experience of record turnouts in both the primary and general election cycles in Virginia this year. Joining Congressman Scott at the forum will be experts on voting issues. One issue to be discussed is the NAACP’s lawsuit filed against the Commonwealth questioning whether the state had adequately prepared for Election Day. The goal of the Town Hall is to determine what highly successful voting procedures or practices should be models for all jurisdictions and precincts and what legislative fixes may be needed at the state or federal level to address problems or undue complexities experienced in the voting process. ...(more)
12.10.08 | Scott Supports Assistance for American Automakers - WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7321, the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act by a vote of 237 to 170 (Roll Call No. 690). Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03) voted in favor of the legislation. ...(more)
12.08.08 | Rep. Scott Holds Office Hours for Constituents - WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03) will hold office hours for residents of Charles City County, New Kent County, Prince George County and Surry County on Monday, December 15, 2008 and on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Staff from Congressman Scott’s office will meet constituents at the following times. ...(more)