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In the news...
Faith-Based Workshop: The
Importance of Setting Up a 501(c)(3) For Your Faith-Based
Organization
Friday, September 10, 2004 2:00 p.m. -
3:50 p.m.
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.'s 34th Annual
Legislative Conference
Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
If you missed the faith-based workshop, please feel
free to follow the link to various handouts which were
provided at the forum, and to contact information for our
expert panelists who explained the importance of
setting-up a separate 501(c)(3) for a religious
organization that intends to run a social service program.
[click here]
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Rep. Scott delivers the weekly
Congressional Black Caucus "Message to America" on the CBC
2005 Fiscal Year Budget Alternative
March 27, 2004 [listen to complete
radio address] [view
the transcript]
Rep. Scott participates in the
Congressional Black Caucus Radio Address on the Current Budget
Deficit January, 28, 2004
[listen
to the complete radio address] [view
the transcript]
MEDIA ADVISORY-
Scott Bill will Increase Pay for
the Military, Reservists, and National Guard Members
March 1, 2004
Washington, DC - Congressman Robert C. “Bobby”
Scott,(D-VA-3), has introduced the "Extended Deployment Pay
Increase Act of 2004," to increase the individual pay for
active duty military, reservists, and the national guard who are
deployed away from home for more than six months. more
Scott Opposes So-called Medicare Prescription
Drug Bill: Too Much Risk for Too Little Benefit
November 21, 2003
Washington DC - Representative Robert C.
"Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03) voted against the so-called
Medicare prescription drug bill (HR 1) because it offers minimal
benefit, but high costs and high risks that threaten the fundamental
structure of Medicare. While most of the public attention has been
focused on the prescription drug premium, co-payment, deductible,
and "doughnut hole," most of the true effect of the bill
is the long-term erosion of guaranteed, universal coverage under
Medicare. more
Scott Amendment Denied...
October 17, 2003
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott,
(D-VA-3), was denied an opportunity today to offer an extended
deployment pay amendment to the $87 billion Iraq Supplemental
Appropriations bill debated this week in Congress. In a 221 - 201
vote on Friday afternoon, the House of Representatives voted to
block further amendments [including Congressman Scott's] and debate
on the bill. Scott’s amendment would have increased pay by $1000
per month for Reservists, National Guard members and active duty
troops who serve in excess of six months on active duty in Iraq and
the surrounding countries. more
Scott Amendment Increases Pay for Reservists and
Guardsmen in Iraq Longer than Six Months
October 15, 2003
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby"
Scott, (D-VA-3), has offered an extended deployment pay amendment to
the $87 billion Iraq Supplemental Appropriations bill now being
debated in Congress. Scott’s amendment increases pay by $1000 per
month for Reservists and National Guard members who serve in excess
of six months on active duty in Iraq and the surrounding countries.
more
Rep.
Scott Visits Chesapeake Renal Center
October 8, 2003
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott
(D-VA-3), will visit the DaVita Dialysis Center in Chesapeake, VA,
Thursday, October 9, 2003 at 2:30 pm. He will visit the center. He
is a co-sponsor of, H.R.1784, “The Medicare Renal Dialysis Payment
Fairness Act,” will enhance medical care for end-stage renal
disease patients. more
Rep. Scott visits Groton,
Connecticut
August 15, 2003
Washington, DC-Congressman
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott will be in Groton, Connecticut on
Saturday, August 16th to attend the christening of the U.S.S.
Virginia, the Navy's newest and most advanced nuclear submarine.
Other attendees for the ceremony include former Senator Charles S.
Robb and his family, Senator George Allen, Senator Jack Reed,
Congressman Ed Schrock, Congressman Rob Simmons, and the Honorable
Hansford T. Johnson, Acting Secretary of the Navy. The ship's
sponsor is Lynda Johnson Robb. more
Congressman Robert C.
"Bobby" Scott, D-VA03, issued the following statement:
June 24, 2003
Washington, DC -On Tuesday the Republican leadership brought the
Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2004, to the floor.
This bill shows that the Republicans are willing to sacrifice the
security of the American people in order to give tax cuts to the
wealthiest
Americans. more
Scott opposes Association Health Plan bill
that would reduce coverage and result in high health care premiums
June 19, 2003
Washington, DC
-Congressman
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, (D-VA-03), opposed the so-called
"Small Business Health Fairness Act" (H.R. 660) today
because the bill would reduce coverage for the currently insured,
increase costs, and not significantly expand health coverage for the
uninsured. more
Scott
opposes bill to permanently repeal the Estate Tax because of $800
billion cost when in full effect
June 18, 2003
Washington, DC -
Congressman Robert
C. "Bobby" Scott, (D-VA-03), opposed the so-called Death
Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003 (H.R. 8) today, because the repeal
of the estate tax will benefit only the wealthiest two percent at a
time when services benefiting the majority of Americans are being
cut, and deficits are rising to levels never seen before. more
Scott Votes No on the Latest Round of Tax Cuts for
the Few May 9, 2003
Washington, D.C. --
Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, (D-VA-3), voted no
on H.R. 2, the so-called "Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax
Act of 2003," today. The Virginia Democrat thinks the
Republican bill will have a negative impact on the already
exorbitant – and unprecedented – federal budget deficits. He
added that most Americans will be hurt rather than helped by the
plan. more
News from the Virginia
Department of Taxation
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM EXTENSIONS
Tax Commissioner Kenneth W. Thorson has announced that Virginia will provide extensions and other tax benefits to members of the Armed Forces serving in the Middle East, including the air space above or related naval operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, and members of the Armed Forces serving in or around Afghanistan, including the air space above or related naval operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
more
Rep. Scott Proposes
"Freedom to Fly" Amendment in House Supplemental
Appropriations bill April 3, 2003
Yesterday Congressman Robert C.
"Bobby" Scott, along with Congressman Wu, sent out the
following dear colleague letter in reference to the House
Supplemental Appropriations bill to be considered today:
Dear Colleague:
Once again, the airlines are
facing financial difficulties. Bankruptcies, layoffs, the
increased cost of fuel, and the war with Iraq have led the
Republicans to propose a $3.2 billion "bail-out" of the
passenger airline industry in the House Supplemental War
Appropriations bill. more
Rep. Scott Co-Sponsors Resolution Supporting U.S.
Troops March 21, 2003
This evening, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott
signed on as a co-sponsor of H. Con. Res. 103, “Expressing the
sense of Congress concerning support to members of the United States
Armed Forces and allied military forces engaged in the war on
terrorism and the war with Iraq.” more
Rep. Scott Stands behind Our Troops
March 20, 2003
Washington, DC—With the war against Iraq underway,
Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-3) turned his
attention to the 250,000 U.S. and British troops in the Middle East
fighting against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
"Our hopes and prayers go out to the hundreds
of thousands of young men and women in uniform who will bear the
burden of our nation’s action," Rep. Scott said. "We
wish them a swift victory so they can return home to their families
and friends.
"We’re indebted to these courageous men and
women who are defending our freedoms. Because of their sacrifice, we
all have the right to debate the issues of the day inside our
democracy. And for that, we owe them a tremendous debt of
gratitude."
Statement of Congressman Bobby
Scott (D-VA-3) on the Space Shuttle Columbia Tragedy
February 1, 2003
Washington, DC -"I
am deeply saddened by today’s loss of the NASA Space Shuttle
Columbia and its crew of seven astronauts. These bravest of the
brave men and women knowingly risked their lives to unlock the
mysteries of space travel for the good of humanity; for that they
will never be forgotten. I join others who await the outcome of
NASA’s pending investigation into this accident to ensure the
safety of any future space shuttle flights. Our prayers and
condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the crew aboard
Space Shuttle Columbia and to the entire NASA community on their
tragic loss."
Rep. Scott
Accepts Seat on Budget Committee
January 29, 2003
Washington, DC –
Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott has been appointed to
the House Budget Committee. The House Budget Committee, established
in 1974 by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, and
in concert with the Senate Budget Committee, is responsible for
drafting Congress's budget plans and monitoring the activity of the
federal budget. The annual plans, known as budget resolutions, set
targets for revenues and spending and enumerate Congress’s
priorities by establishing targeted levels of funding for programs
and projects. more
Rep. Scott Urges
Support of House Democratic Economic Stimulus Plan
January 07, 2003
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
(D-VA-3) today urged support for the House Democratic Stimulus Plan.
The Democratic plan, released yesterday, contains a myriad of
provisions for getting the economy moving and creating jobs, and
presents a stark contrast to the plan announced by President Bush
today. more
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Congressman
Representing
Virginia's Third Congressional District
