David Scott Voting Records, Corruption Findings, Earmarking Tendencies
David Scott Voting Records in Congress
Corruption in Congress or Ethical "Challenges"
Earmarking Tendencies
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State: Georgia
Party: Democrat
Former Occupation: Advertising Executive
Representative Since: 2003
Next Election: 2010
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(Note: all corruption will not be listed. Since "corrupt" is a yes/no descriptor, further investigations become redundant after one incident is uncovered.)
David Scott Results of Corruption Investigation and/or Ethical Problems:
Tax evasion, misuse of political position, misuse of political funds:
Scott earned a place on CREWS most Corrupt in 2007, when they uncovered personal tax evasion of $23,200 and family company tax evasion of $158,600. After exposure, Scott indicated that he eventually paid the taxes but, as with all government officials, did not face charges.
Misuse of political funds involved diversion of $125,000 to family members and $500,000 to his family business.
Misuse of political position involved use of federally paid congressional staff and resources on personal re-election campaign.
David Scott Voting or Legislative History in Congress:
- Tort Reform - Medical Malpractice Reform S11 7/03:
Yes, Representative Scott supports reform to punish frivolous filers and to stem “lottery type” payouts
- Balanced Budget Amendment:
Yes, Scott has supported requiring Congress to spend within government means.
- Oil Drilling in US - ANWR (Alaska) HouseVote#831 8/07, HR 4761 6/06:
No, David Scott prefers dependence upon importation of oil, opposing energy independence efforts that include drilling for US oil supplies.
- Cap and Trade HR 2454 6/09:
Yes, Scott supports increased taxes and surcharges on US production of goods and energy.
- Amnesty/Citizenship for Illegal Border Crossers S2611 5/06:
Yes, David Scott supports granting citizenship to those who manage to slip into the country illegally.
- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act HR 4173 12/09:
Yes, David Scott supports federal government expansion of involvement and control over private industry.
- Auto Company Bailouts HR 7005 12/08:
Yes, supports taxpayer bailouts of private industry
- Bank Bailouts -TARP HR1424 10/08:
Yes, Scott supports taxpayer bailouts for financial institutions that gamble and lose
- 2009 Stimulus Bill HR1 2/09:
Yes, Supported the $787 Billion spending plan
- 2009 Omnibus HR1105 3/09:
Yes, Representative Scott supported the 9000+ earmark, 8.3% government expansion bill
- Health Care HR3590 12/09:
Yes, Supported laying groundwork for federal takeover of Healthcare delivery
David Scott Earmark History:
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