Press Releases
April 4, 2014
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) was recognized last week as a "Champion of Healthcare Innovation" by the Healthcare Leadership Council at their annual Healthcare Innovations Expo on Capitol Hill.
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April 2, 2014
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WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) was presented a Congressional Leadership Award by the National Urban League for his work on protecting voting rights for all Americans and for his leadership role in the introduction and championing of the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014.
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March 28, 2014
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Tomorrow, with three days left in Obamacare's first open enrollment period, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) will attend Enrollfest in Petersburg. Enrollfest is one of many outreach events across Virginia focused on encouraging consumers to learn more about Obamacare and to enroll in coverage."There are just a few days left to sign up for health insurance coverage that begins in 2014," Rep. Scott stated. "Open enrollment for 2014 ends on March 31st, so if you, a family member, or a friend needs health insurance, now is the time to select a plan and get covered."
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March 28, 2014
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WASHINGTON, DC – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Ranking Member John Conyers (D-Mich.), Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wisc.) and Crime Subcommittee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-Va.) issued the joint statement below following President Obama's proposal to end the bulk telephone data collection program operated under the Foreign Surveillance Intelligence Act (FISA) and reform other aspects of our nation's intelligence gathering programs.
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March 21, 2014
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA – To commemorate the 4th Anniversary of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) will visit the Community Free Clinic of Newport News on Monday, March 24, 2014 to highlight the successes of the law that have occurred right here in Hampton Roads. He will also urge the General Assembly to expand Medicaid in Virginia.
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March 21, 2014
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA - This weekend, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott will mark the fourth anniversary of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act by calling on uninsured Virginians to enroll in coverage by March 31st. President Obama signed this historic law on March 23, 2010."Sunday marks the fourth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare," Rep. Scott stated. "Four years later, we are seeing the law's provisions improve the lives of millions of people in the Commonwealth and across the United States."
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March 13, 2014
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) announced the beginning of the 21st Annual Third Congressional District High School Art Competition. The competition is open to all high school students (grades 9-12) residing in the Third Congressional District of Virginia. Entries are due Thursday, April 24, 2014
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March 6, 2014
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WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday evening, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) was honored by the National Association of County Behavioral Health and Development Disability Directors (NACBHDD) for his continued leadership on mental health issues in Congress."Mental illness and severe emotional stress affects millions of Americans every year and, unfortunately, too many problems go untreated," said Rep. Scott.
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March 4, 2014
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the President's Fiscal Year 2015 Budget:"The President has laid out a comprehensive budget that calls for additional investments on top of the discretionary spending caps set by the last year's Bipartisan Budget Agreement. These additional investments in infrastructure, job training, education, advanced manufacturing, and other critical areas will help accelerate economic growth and expand opportunity for all hardworking Americans. Most importantly, the President has laid out a way to pay for these additional investments through closing tax loopholes and cutting spending elsewhere in the budget.
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March 2, 2014
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Virginia state senator Dr. Benjamin J. Lambert, III:"I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and former colleague in the Virginia General Assembly, Dr. Benjamin Lambert. Benny and I were elected to the House of Delegates the same year in 1977 and also served together in the Senate of Virginia. In the General Assembly, Benny was a very influential and effective legislator. He devoted his career in and out of public service to the citizens of Richmond and Central Virginia, always doing what he thought was best for his constituents, regardless of the political consequences. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time."