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

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  • Congressman David Scott to Host Free Health Fair
    Aug 7, 2012 - Today Congressman David Scott announced that he will host the Eighth Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event will feature FREE health screenings and take place at Mundy’s Mill High School in Jonesboro. To watch a video of Co... More
  • Affordable Care Act Moves Forward
    Jul 9, 2012 - The Affordable Care Act was signed into law two years ago and recently upheld by the Supreme Court. Republicans in Congress will soon call for votes on repealing the Affordable Care Act, but have not offered a replacement law to improve health care in America. Republicans choose more confrontation o... More
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    Oct 4, 2011 - As you may have seen from public awareness campaigns featuring the color pink, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is important to understand what breast cancer is and how to check for it. The Centers for Disease Control is a good source of scientific-based information about this cancer and... More
  • Congressman Scott's 7th Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair
    Aug 9, 2011 - WHAT: Congressman David Scott brings together area hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and leaders of the healthcare industry to host his annual health fair for residents of the 13th Congressional District. This year’s event will offer an array of FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS. WHEN:... More
  • National HIV Testing Day: Take the Test, Take Control
    Jun 27, 2011 - Congressman David Scott released the following statement on National HIV Testing Day: "Today is an important day for health awareness," Congressman Scott said. "The sad truth is that HIV and AIDS rates have jumped among African Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control, black Americans... More
  • Social Security 101: What's in it for me?
    Mar 1, 2011 - If you’re a college student or young worker, you need to know that there’s more to Social Security than retirement. To find out more about how the program can help young people, and get answers to questions like “what’s that FICA tax that comes out of my paycheck?” and get tips on saving and plannin... More
  • National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
    Feb 7, 2011 - Congressman David Scott released the following statement on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: "Today is an important day for health awareness," Congressman Scott said. "The sad truth is that HIV and AIDS rates have jumped among African Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control, bl... More
  • Scott Takes House Floor to Defend Healthcare Reform
    Jan 19, 2011 - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) addressed the House Floor to urge opposition to the bill to repeal the healthcare reform law. Scott's remarks appear below: "I have listened for the last 2 days, and I have heard my friends from the other side refer to this as ObamaCare, so derisively, mean-spi... More
  • Congressman Scott on Health Care Repeal - 11 Alive
    Jan 5, 2011 - Last night, Congressman Scott debated repeal of the health care law with Congressman Phil Gingrey on 11 Alive News.You can watch the video at this link. Congressman Scott also released the following statement: “I will stand up and fight these attacks on hard-working Georgians. By repealing the Healt... More
  • Small Employers Health Insurance Tax Cuts
    Jan 3, 2011 - The IRS has released final guidance for small employers eligible to claim the new health care tax credit for the 2010 tax year. These tax cuts, for both private and non-profit employers, were created by the Affordable Care Act. In general, the credit is available to small employers that pay at least... More