Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80

Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left

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Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., who made history as the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died, his office said in a statement Wednesday.

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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80
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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80

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Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., who made history as the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died, his office said in a statement Wednesday.