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June 19, 2007
Floor Statements
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia:Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus to discuss the important issue of education. Obtaining an education is critical for today's youth....

June 13, 2007
Floor Statements
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Madam Speaker, today I am proud to stand before this chamber and introduce the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007. This bill was first introduced in the Sena...

May 22, 2007
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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1525, the Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007. I would like to commend Congresswoman Lofgren and Congressman Goodlatte for de...

May 22, 2007
Floor Statements
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1615, the Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2007. And I want to thank Chairman Conyers for holding a markup and moving the...

May 8, 2007
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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1294, the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act. I want to thank my colleague from Virginia (Mr. Moran)...

May 8, 2007
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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia:Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 117, a resolution commemorating the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virg...

May 7, 2007
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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Mr. Speaker I yield myself such time as I may consume. H. Res. 264 is a bipartisan resolution designed to honor correctional officers and employees by acknowledging and su...

May 3, 2007
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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia:I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, bias-based crimes are an unfortunate reality in this country. This legislation is necessary because existing law, 18 U.S.C....

May 1, 2007
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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia:Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th birthday of Oliver White Hill, who dedicated his life and legal talents to making the City of Richmond, the Commonwealth of Vir...

May 1, 2007
Floor Statements
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia:Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Bells for Peace, Inc., a non-profit, charitable organization founded within my district in Richmond, Virginia....