
Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott Dies at 80
U.S. Representative David Scott, a Democrat from Georgia who had served in Congress for over two decades, has died at the age of 80. He was in the midst of seeking his 13th term in office.
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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80 - AP News
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80 AP News
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Scott, who represented Atlanta suburbs since 2003, had qualified to run for a 12th term before his death David Scott, a Georgia congressman and moderate Democrat representing Atlanta’s southern suburbs since 2003, has died at the age of 80. Scott’s health has been an open question for several years. He was ranking member of the House agriculture committee, and was the first Black chairman of that committee when Democrats controlled the house. Continue reading...
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