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April 6, 2009
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA This afternoon, Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott will host a forum to promote the Youth PROMISE Act. The Youth PROMISE Act (H.R. 1064) was introduced in February by Rep. Scott and Representative Mike Castle (R-Delaware).
April 2, 2009
Floor Statements
April 2, 2009Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Madam Chair, I rise in support of the Congressional Black Caucus substitute. The Congressional Black Caucus believes that the historic investments outlined in t...
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April 2, 2009
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC The House of Representatives today considered the Congressional Black Caucus Substitute Budget Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Resolution.
April 1, 2009
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Bobby Scott will be hosting two workshops to provide an overview of the grant opportunities and assistance provisions contained in The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and how local groups can benefit from this landmark legislation. These workshops will be geared towards informing local nonprofit organizations, community groups, and faith groups of the grant opportunities that are available to them through this Act. The workshops will also include summaries of small business assistance provisions, aimed at helping small business in a struggling economy.
March 31, 2009
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, March 26, 2009, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott received the Congressional Champion Award from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). According to IACLEA, the award was given to Rep. Scott "for his strong and steadfast leadership and support for campus public safety in Congress." Rep. Scott introduced the Center to Advance Monitor and Preserve University Security (CAMPUS) Safety Act which will create a National Center for Campus Public Safety. This bill was passed out of the House of Representatives on February 4, 2009.
March 30, 2009
Floor Statements
March 30, 2009Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Madam Speaker, I rise today to join in the tributes of a truly great American. Dr. John Hope Franklin lived an extraordinary life....
March 27, 2009
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC On Monday, March 23, 2009, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott received the Distinguished Education Ally in the House award from the United States Students Association. As a Member of the Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Scott has been a leader in the House on many education initiatives.
March 24, 2009
Floor Statements
March 24, 2009Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Mr. Speaker, this week the House Budget Committee will mark up the concurrent budget resolution for fiscal year 2010. Over a month ago, President Obama submitt...
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March 24, 2009
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC On Monday, March 23, 2009, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott received the Distinguished Education Ally in the House award from the United States Students Association. As a Member of the Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Scott has been a leader in the House on many education initiatives.
HONORING THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, FOR 95 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY SERVICE
March 18, 2009Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to the Urban League of Greater Richmond, which has served the communities of Richmond, Chesterfield, Henr...