Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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Representative David Scott, a Georgia Democrat who represented GA-13, has died at age 80. He was serving his 13th term and was a notable figure as the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee; his death occurred while he was seeking re-election.[2][4]
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His passing creates a vacancy in Georgia’s delegation and slightly shifts the House balance in a year already crowded with primary challenges and aging leadership discussions within the party.[4][2]
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Public remembrances and tributes flowed from House colleagues and leaders, with statements expressing sadness over his long service and impact on farm policy and hunger programs.[4]
If you’d like, I can summarize the key biographical details, provide a quick timeline of his congressional career, or pull the most relevant local coverage from Atlanta-area outlets. I can also look up current vacancy procedures or upcoming special elections in Georgia’s 13th district if you want. Please tell me which angle you’d prefer.
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Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) went after a photographer outside the Capitol on Wednesday and shouted that he was an "a--hole" for capturing him on camera.
ground.newsScott is the fourth Democratic member of Congress to pass away since the beginning of Trump’s term, joining Representatives Gerry Connolly, Sylvester Turner, and Raúl Grijalva. All of them were over the age of 70 representing safe Democratic districts. *This story has been updated.* The Trump administration is considering a bailout for Spirit Airlines, which could be a loan worth as much as $500 million. … While his overall approval rating is still at 67 percent among Republicans, the...
newrepublic.comIn 2002, David Scott was elected to the United States Congress. He is currently in his eighth term representing Georgia's Thirteenth Congressional District, which includes 6 counties around metro Atlanta: Cobb, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton and Henry. He began his public service by being elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1974.
davidscott.house.govThe announcement of Scott's death occurred during the Congressional Black Caucus' weekly luncheon on Capitol Hill
www.independent.co.ukGeorgia's Democratic congressman David Scott has died at age 80 KYW Newsradio
www.audacy.comWASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) released the following statement following his vote to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced tax credits. “Today I voted YES to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits because no Georgian should have to choose between paying their health insurance bill and putting food on the table. Access to these tax credits has b...
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