Georgia congressman, David Scott, dies aged 80
Summary
David Scott, a congressman from Georgia and a moderate Democrat, has died at age 80. He had served since 2003 and was known for his work on the House agriculture committee, where he was the first Black chairman.Key Facts
- David Scott represented Atlanta’s southern suburbs in Congress since 2003.
- He was a moderate Democrat.
- Scott was the ranking member of the House agriculture committee.
- He was the first Black chairman of the agriculture committee when Democrats controlled the House.
- Scott had health issues that were publicly known for several years.
- He had qualified to run for a 12th term in Congress in 2024.
- He faced several Democratic challengers due to concerns about his health.
- David Scott died at the age of 80.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.