Georgia Rep. David Scott dies at 80
Georgia Representative David Scott passed away at age 80 after a long career in public service and as Agriculture Committee chair.
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TAP FOR WHYRepresentative David Scott of Georgia has died at age 80 after more than 50 years of public service. His passing creates a vacancy in Georgia's 13th District and slightly increases the relative voting margin for the Republican House majority.
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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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