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Congressman Scott Spends Veterans Day in Normandy
Nov 9, 2009
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On Veterans Day, November 11, Congressman David Scott will join other Members of Congress at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.
“On Veterans Day, all Americans should take time to remember the sacrifices of those members of the Armed Services who fought fo...
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Congressman David Scott Praises VA for Issuing Emergency Checks to Veterans Awaiting College Benefits
Oct 6, 2009
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Today, Congressman Scott praised the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for quickly responding to the needs of our student veterans by providing emergency checks under the new G.I. Bill. Thousands of veterans who applied for educational benefits under the program have not yet received their p...
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Congressman Scott Announces New GI Bill Benefits to Start August 1
Aug 1, 2009
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Today, veterans will start receiving college education benefits under the new GI Bill for the 21st Century (the “Post-9/11 GI Bill”). An estimated 2.1 million members of the military who have served on active duty since September 11, 2001, including activated reservists and members of the National ...
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Rep. Scott Works to Alleviate the Population of Homeless Veterans in Metro Atlanta
Jun 16, 2009
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“We all owe a great debt to the veterans of this country. They serve in the face of danger with honor and courage to protect our freedoms and often times return home to a life of poverty and homelessness,” stated Rep. Scott. “As a Member of Congress, I have pledged to support our troops and vetera...
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Representative Scott Announces $250 Recovery Payments for Social Security, SSI, VA, and Railroad Retirement Board Beneficiaries in May
Mar 26, 2009
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Representative David Scott announces that the federal government will begin sending one-time $250 economic recovery payments in May 2009 to people receiving Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Affairs (VA), and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) benefits. The economic recovery...
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Army Chaplain Gives Capitol Hill Prayer
Feb 4, 2009
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Army Times
Published on: 02/4/09
An Army National Guard chaplain will give the opening prayer Wednesday on Capitol Hill.
Chaplain (Maj.) James B. Higgins’ prayer will kick off the day for lawmakers. Higgins, who recently was named the 2008 Chaplain (Lt.) Vincent Robert Capodanno National Ch...
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Congressman David Scott Commemorates Veteran's Day
Nov 11, 2008
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Congressman David Scott (GA-13) commemorates Veteran’s Day during his travels abroad with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Congressman Scott is among the first members of congress to travel abroad after the historic election of President-Elect Barack Obama. While in Italy Congressman Scott will part...
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Set to Open Vet Center in Cobb County
Jul 9, 2008
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Today, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that Cobb County will be home to one of 39 new VA Vet Centers to open in late 2009. The actual sites of the Vet Centers will depend on market availability of space. The additional VA resources will address the growing need for readjustment ...
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5.2 Million Eligible Retirees and Veterans Can Still Receive a Stimulus Rebate
Jun 27, 2008
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Dear Friend:
In this time of economic downturn, I know the financial burdens of retirees and veterans are tremendous. Many are finding it difficult to afford basic items like groceries and a tank of gas for their car. My colleagues and I are confident, however, that the money provided by the Rec...
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Congressman Scott Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits and Create New Veteran Benefits
May 15, 2008
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Today, Congressman David Scott voted to extend unemployment benefits and create new education benefits for our nation’s veterans. The bill provides up to 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits in every state to workers exhausting the 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits. The new GI bill res...
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