Proxy Voting in House Comes to an end

Proxy Voting in House Comes to an end

Jackson Bakich
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January 2, 2023
With the Republican majority reentering the House of Representatives and potential soon-to-be first-time Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) taking the helm in the lower chamber, naturally, there are going to be some new rules. Due to this natural progression, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) mentioned that proxy voting will be coming to an end […]
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Rick Scott Reviews Biden's 2 Years of Inflation

Rick Scott Reviews Biden's 2 Years of Inflation

Jackson Bakich
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December 31, 2022
With 2022 coming to a close and everyone, including politicians, are  looking back on the year they had, as well as the year that others have had. Usually, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) offers his weekly update on the inflation crisis, but now that we can assess how the United States has changed in the two […]
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Rubio Slams China, Says Divestment from Nation is 'Common Sense'

Rubio Slams China, Says Divestment from Nation is 'Common Sense'

Jackson Bakich
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December 27, 2022
During the pandemic, many Americans were worried about the nation’s dependence upon foreign countries (such as China and India) for our pharmaceuticals. Whether or not the disputed claim that 80% of America’s pharmaceuticals come from China and India is true, what cannot be disputed is the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) numbers which show that […]
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Greg Steube, Mario Diaz-Balart Bash Omnibus Spending Bill

Greg Steube, Mario Diaz-Balart Bash Omnibus Spending Bill

Grayson Bakich
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December 27, 2022
Though it has passed, Republicans continue castigating the trillion-dollar omnibus spending bill. On Christmas Eve, Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17) offered his own statement, calling the bill a "bloated spending package that puts America Last." Similarly, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) says that this bill "will only further fuel and lengthen inflation." Rep. Steube tells of the […]
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Ron DeSantis' Policies Make Florida Fastest-Growing State

Ron DeSantis' Policies Make Florida Fastest-Growing State

Grayson Bakich
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December 24, 2022
Although Florida is famous for snowbirds, not all of them have been heading back north once winter ends.  The Sunshine State is the fastest-growing state in the Union for the first time since 1957, attributing the governance of Ron DeSantis (R) as the driver for this milestone. According to the Census Bureau, Florida's population sits […]
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Scott and Rubio Vote Against Omnibus Spending Bill

Scott and Rubio Vote Against Omnibus Spending Bill

Jackson Bakich
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December 23, 2022
During the 2016 presidential election primary season, many Republicans used Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) involvement with the immigration reform “Gang of Eight” bill as an indication that the Senator was a RINO (Republican In Name Only). When Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) was Governor of Florida following the tragic Parkland school shooting, people accused him of […]
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Rubio Introduces Bill Looking to Force Venezuela into Acknowledge Human Rights

Rubio Introduces Bill Looking to Force Venezuela into Acknowledge Human Rights

Jackson Bakich
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December 22, 2022
Sen. Marco Rubio and Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) introduced legislation that would force Venezuela to take steps to secure pro-democracy institutions and rule of law, or else the United States will not lift any sanctions upon Maduro and his regime. The bill is known as the Venezuelan Democracy Act.  In the past, Republicans have reprimanded […]
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Scott and Rubio: No Concessions for Cuba

Scott and Rubio: No Concessions for Cuba

Grayson Bakich
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December 21, 2022
The Biden administration's foreign policy continues to attract scrutiny, especially in regards to Cuba. In a recent letter, Florida Senators Rick Scott (R) and Marco Rubio (R) demand Cuba receive no concessions. One possible concession is the removal of a 2018 ban on American businesses working with entities affiliated with the Cuban military. The second […]
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Moskowitz Condemns New York Times' Swastika Crossword

Moskowitz Condemns New York Times' Swastika Crossword

Grayson Bakich
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December 21, 2022
Earlier this week, the New York Times published a crossword puzzle resembling a swastika on the first night of Hanukkah. Among the many voices condemning the Times is Congressman-elect Jared Moskowitz (D-FL). "Unacceptable that this would have gone to print. Even if unintentional, clearly the people who approved this are either ignorant or had intent. […]
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Rubio, Soto Applaud the Passage of 'Restoring Resilient Reefs Act'

Rubio, Soto Applaud the Passage of 'Restoring Resilient Reefs Act'

Jackson Bakich
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December 19, 2022
Today, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his colleagues applauded the signage of the Restoring Resilient Reefs Act which looks to “reauthorize and modernize” prior legislation in order to strengthen the laws on the books to protect American coral reefs in all states and territories. The bill was bipartisan, including support and cosigns from Sen. Brian […]
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Rubio Calls Out DOT Secretary Buttigieg for Flying Private

Rubio Calls Out DOT Secretary Buttigieg for Flying Private

Jackson Bakich
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December 17, 2022
For years, elected officials have lectured the American people about the dangers of carbon emissions should they get out of control. People have been heavily encouraged to buy electric cars, stop eating meat, and reduce, reuse, and recycle. However, have the politicians looking to enforce this way of life living up to this standard? Sen. […]
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Rubio Introduces Bill to Ban TikTok Nationwide

Rubio Introduces Bill to Ban TikTok Nationwide

Jackson Bakich
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December 13, 2022
Throughout the past few years, the social media app TikTok has taken the world by storm. On this app, users can post comedic, informative, or persuasive content that is then thrown into an algorithm that attempts to provide videos for each individual based on their content likes, interactions, and other factors that make up an […]
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At Scott's Urging, Biden Calls for Release of Cuban Prisoners

At Scott's Urging, Biden Calls for Release of Cuban Prisoners

Grayson Bakich
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December 10, 2022
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden (D) successfully secured the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner. However, Republican lawmakers say that the trade for notorious arms trafficker Viktor Bout was at at great cost. Republicans heavily criticize this move, but Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is able to make an opportunity out of it. In the […]
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Scott, Senators Look to Suspend Long-Term Spending Bill During Lame Duck Congress

Scott, Senators Look to Suspend Long-Term Spending Bill During Lame Duck Congress

Jackson Bakich
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December 8, 2022
With the midterm elections done and over, all Americans can do now is wait for all the congressional changes to take effect the first week of January. Currently, the House of Representatives is in a lame-duck session with less than a month until the 118th Congress is fully sworn in and ready to go. Because […]
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Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Celebrates 15th Anniversary as Cancer Survivor

Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Celebrates 15th Anniversary as Cancer Survivor

Grayson Bakich
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December 7, 2022
While December 7th is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, it is also the anniversary for something that millions of Americans can relate to.  Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL-23) is breast cancer free as of December 7th. To celebrate this milestone, she spoke about her efforts to introduce and pass legislation related to battling the illness. Taking […]
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Rubio Questions the Lack of Leadership Change in the Senate

Rubio Questions the Lack of Leadership Change in the Senate

Jackson Bakich
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December 7, 2022
Since the disappointing election returns for Republicans in November, there have been intraparty debates between the established leaders and those who are looking for a more conservative approach. For example, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) have been calling for change within the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives, and Sen. […]
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Rubio Accuses China of Interfering in Midterms Through TikTok

Rubio Accuses China of Interfering in Midterms Through TikTok

Grayson Bakich
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December 6, 2022
Immensely popular social media app TikTok is under scrutiny by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). Earlier in November, he called for banning the app due to its Chinese ownership. Not is there a possibility the CCP is collecting user data, but it has actively censored material critical of the government. More worryingly, says Rubio, is the […]
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Rubio Leads Bipartisan Antisemitic Task Force in Senate

Rubio Leads Bipartisan Antisemitic Task Force in Senate

Jackson Bakich
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December 6, 2022
Recently, Ye, or the artist formally known as Kanye West, has provided a flurry of antisemitic comments and questionable positions, including his admiration for Hitler, Nazis, and a disdain for those who rush to criticize him for doing so. The national outrage prompted President Joe Biden (D) to release a statement condemning the rapper’s utterances, […]
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