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U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott greets attendees Monday at his annual Labor Day cookout.

U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott greets attendees Monday at his annual Labor Day cookout.

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A congressman’s cookout

When 3rd District Congressman Bobby Scott (D-Va.) hosted his first Labor Day cookout in 1977, about 50 people showed up. This year the popular annual gathering in Newport News at Rep. Scott’s family home drew more than 1,100 people.