Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. David Scott [D, GA-13]

Corp Fin Issues 15 New & Revised CDIs: Spring Cleaning

2013-05-20T01:00:00Z

...as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, sponsored the legislation along with Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-CA), David Scott (D-GA), David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Scott Garrett (R-NJ). Rep. McHenry stated that, "To cultivate a stronger econo

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New VA center director meets with lawmaker

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...others. Channel 2's Aaron Diamant tracked Wiggins down Friday on Capitol Hill. She was on her way to meet with Georgia Rep. David Scott. Diamant asked her what her plans are. “You know, my plans actually begin today, just now, having the opportunity t

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New director on the way for Atlanta VA hospital

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...suicide inside the hospital was not disclosed. "They have failed. They have failed in the biggest and most hurtful way," Rep. David Scott, R-Ga., told Diamant after touring the facility. After Diamant told Scott about Wiggins arrival, he sent a statemen

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House Ag keeps farm bill dairy program, countering Boehner

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...the farm bill to a complex puzzle. An amendment to gut the dairy program sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) was defeated on a 20-26 vote. “I have to move the puzzle forward ... we have to have a farm bill when all thi

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Lawmakers say VA execs lied to them, call for resignations after Ch. 2 investigation

2013-05-10T01:00:00Z

...lawmakers told Channel 2's Aaron Diamant they're going to keep. "They lied to us. The lied to members of Congress," Rep. David Scott, R-Georgia, told Diamant. Friday afternoon, Scott demanded resignations from the Atlanta VA Medical Center's executive s

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Wisconsin reps oppose part of dairy support plan

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...for dairy farmers,Â the federation said in a statement. An alternative proposal put forward by Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., and David Scott, D-Ga., would provide margin protection insurance without the market stabilization program. That bill, called the

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Wisconsin reps oppose part of dairy support plan

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...dairy farmers," the federation said in a statement. An alternative proposal put forward by Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., and David Scott, D-Ga., would provide margin protection insurance without the market stabilization program. That bill, called the Dairy

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Wall Street Still Runs The Show

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...vote for these bills. Jim Himes of CT ( @jahimes ) is a co-sponsor of one of the dangerous HR 992. David Scott of GA ( @repdavidscott ) is another co-sponsor, and he will also show allegiance to Wall Street on Tuesday. Carolyn Maloney of New York ( @Rep

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House Dems split on Dodd-Frank changes

2013-05-07T01:00:00Z

...problematic rules. "Sometimes regulations look better when they're written than when you see the reality," she said. And Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), said the committee should be commended for debating the measure. "There's no more glaring unintended conse

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Wall Street Bills Clear Hurdle With Democrats Backing Deregulation

2013-05-07T01:00:00Z

...the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The bill's primary Democratic supporters, Reps. Jim Himes (Conn.) and David Scott (Ga.) , argued that ordinary taxpayers do not in fact provide assistance to the bank divisions involved. The FDIC guarant

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Ga. delegation tours Atlanta VA hospital after investigation

2013-05-06T01:00:00Z

...questions," said Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. "This has been a colossal failure of the management of this hospital," said Rep. David Scott, D-Ga. Scott wants heads to roll, planning to take the VA hospital case all the way to President Barack Obama. "So t

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Dairy Companies Nationwide Oppose New Farm Bill Restrictions

2013-05-06T01:00:00Z

...a bipartisan compromise alternative offered by two House Agriculture Committee members, Representatives Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and David Scott (D-GA). The manufacturing companies are members of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), which has b

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Documents show long list of problems at Atlanta VA Medical Center

2013-05-03T01:00:00Z

..."This is a very, very sad situation, and we owe it to our soldiers to get to the bottom of it, and we will," said U.S. Rep. David Scott of Jonesboro after Channel 2 Action News broke the story last month. Those earlier reports prompted the chairman of t

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Another House Democrat Endorses Marriage Equality

2013-05-03T01:00:00Z

...has declared his support for same-sex couples’ right to marry. An email ThinkProgress received from a spokesman in Rep. David Scott’s (D-GA) office read simply the following: According to Joe.My.God., Scott attended former Rep. Barney Frank’s (D-M

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Rep. David Scott (D-GA) Backs Marriage

2013-05-03T01:00:00Z

...days ago JMG reader Rob sent me this note: "Dear Joe, My partner & I met with our congressman, Rep. David Scott, yesterday and he told us that he completely supports marriage equality. He stated that he was a guest at Barney Frank's wedding. He said tha

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House measure introduced to 'eliminate consumer confusion' about who is, and is not, a doctor

2013-04-26T01:00:00Z

...aim to eliminate consumers' confusion over who is considered a medical doctor. Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, (R-In.) and Rep. David Scott, (D-Ga.) are cosponsors of the bill, called the "Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2013," (HR 1427), which was introdu

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House Measure Introduced To 'Eliminate Consumer Confusion' About Who Is, And Is Not, A Doctor

2013-04-25T01:00:00Z

Atlanta area getting less money to protect against terror attacks

2013-04-22T01:00:00Z

...equipment and cannot make new investments. "Does the money Atlanta gets reflect the threat in Atlanta?," MacFarlane asked Rep. David Scott, D-Atlanta. "I think it needs to be more. Atlanta is an international city. (Terrorists) are looking for an intern

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Connecticut Republican Tom Foley tries to dodge on guns

2013-04-15T01:00:00Z

...mum, according to the piece, are Jim Costa (CA-16), Ron Kind (WI-03), Cedric Richmond (LA-02), Kurt Schrader (OR-05), David Scott (GA-13), Terry Sewell (AL-07), Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Filemon Vela (TX-34), and Pete Visclosky (IN-01). • WATN?: A baff

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Wall Street's Congress Investment Yields Dividends In Deregulation Votes

2013-04-04T01:00:00Z

...declined to comment for this article. Top recipients of big bank money on the committee were Reps. Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas) and David Scott (D-Ga.), who brought in $52,000 and $41,500, respectively. Neugebauer and Scott are among a handful of House me

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