Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), a groundbreaking Democrat who served in Congress for more than two decades, has passed away, according to members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). First elected in 2002, Scott, 80, rose to prominence in 2021 when he became the first Black lawmaker to serve as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. …
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David Scott, longtime Georgia Democrat, dies at 80
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Originally reported by The Hill
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