Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80 (Associated Press)
Representative David Scott, a longtime Georgia Democrat and former House Agriculture Committee chairman, has died at the age of 80.

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TAP FOR WHYRepresentative David Scott of Georgia has died at age 80. As the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, his death creates a vacancy in Georgia's 13th district and marks the end of a 22-year career in Congress.
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25 OUTLETSOutlets 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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