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May 19, 2014
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Nevada for calling this special occasion to give us the opportunity to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Supreme Court case of Brown v. The Board of Education.
As a representative from Virginia, I take personal pride in celebrating this anniversary because Virginia played such a prominent role in that case. In fact, one of the four cases that were combined into the Brown decision was Davis v. School Board of Prince Edward County, in Virginia. Two of the Nation's premier constitutional lawyers were involved in the case: Oliver Hill and Spottswood Robinson, both from Virginia.
Issues:Education
WASHINGTON, DC — At the 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision, much more must be done to reduce segregation and increase equity in our school system, say Representatives George Miller, John Conyers, and Bobby Scott.
Today the three members sent a joint letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to request an examination of current policies in school districts and the impact of such policies on racial and socioeconomic integration and student education outcomes, as well as an analysis of the changes in student racial isolation or integration over time.
Issues:Civil RightsEducation
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) will announce the winners of the 21st Annual Third Congressional District Art Competition at two upcoming award receptions in Newport News and Richmond. Each year, the Third Congressional District Art Competition is open to all High School students in the Third Congressional District of Virginia.
Issues:Education
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bobby Scott's website was named one of the best websites on Capitol Hill today and awarded a 113th Congress Bronze Mouse Award by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF), a nonpartisan nonprofit working to improve communications between citizens and Congress and enhance operations in Capitol Hill offices. CMF has assessed and graded congressional websites and issued these awards since 2002.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Department of Justice Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole announced six criteria the Department of Justice will consider when reviewing and expediting clemency applications - for President Obama's review and approval- from a select group of non-violent individuals behind bars. These petitions will be prioritized for review over other clemency petitions that do not require all six criteria. In addition to announcing the new head of the Office of the Pardon Attorney, Attorney General Eric Holder announced his intention to increase the numbers of attorneys, with backgrounds in both prosecution and defense, to aid the permanent staff of the Pardon Office during this initiative. After the public announcements, U.S. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.) issued the following statement:
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Members of Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott's District Office staff will hold satellite office hours to assist constituents living in Charles City on May 6th, Prince George and Surry on May 7th, and Petersburg on May 21st at the following locations:
April 9, 2014
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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Congressional Black Caucus budget, which is a more credible and responsible alternative than the underlying Republican budget.Mr. Chairman, the Republican Committee budget starts off by cutting taxes by $4 trillion and claims this can be revenue neutral.
April 7, 2014
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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4323, the Debbie Smith Act, which was originally enacted in 2004. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we have the opportunity to take an important step in continuing a program that helps address the problem of sexual assault.
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.
Issues:Health Care