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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80 — Hakeem S. Jeffries | ChamberLight
U.S. Rep. David Scott, the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at age 80.
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This article 1 analysis · Apr 22, 2026
85 Credibility Source credibility (KHBS): 85 out of 100, high 90 Quality Content quality (originally Associated Press): 90 out of 100, high 95 Neutrality Story neutrality: 95 out of 100, balanced CENTER LEAN Center
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Georgia Representative David Scott, the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at age 80 while seeking his 13th term.
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Part of a bigger story 25 OUTLETS Outlets across the political spectrum are unified in reporting the death of Representative David Scott, primarily highlighting his legacy as the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. While sources like Roll Call focus on his 50-year career in public service, right-leaning outlets such as the Washington Times and Slay News emphasize the "sudden" nature of his passing just weeks before he was to seek a 13th term.
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This article 1 analysis · Apr 22, 2026
85 Credibility HIGH Source credibility (KHBS): 85 out of 100 90 Quality HIGH Content quality (originally Associated Press): 90 out of 100 95 Neutrality BALANCED Story neutrality: 95 out of 100
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House Minority Leader offering tribute
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411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This is Associated Press's own score, and this article is credited to Associated Press. The host score in the Source Check is KHBS's.
