Scott Seeks to Keep Social Security Administration On the Hook for Massive Overpayments

Scott Seeks to Keep Social Security Administration On the Hook for Massive Overpayments

Jackson Bakich
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November 21, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Kilolo Kijakazi after it was made known that millions of Americans had “received too much” in their Social Security checks. According to Sen. Scott, thousands of Floridians are included in those who were overpaid. The Florida senator believes […]
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Scott Accuses Biden of Appeasing Chinese President Xi During Visit to U.S.

Scott Accuses Biden of Appeasing Chinese President Xi During Visit to U.S.

Jackson Bakich
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November 17, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) gave his thoughts concerning Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States yesterday, calling it “an appeasement” to Communist China by President Joe Biden (D). According to Sen. Scott, dictators should not “receive the red-carpet treatment” that President Xi received upon coming to the United States. He also called out […]
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Scott Says US Must be 'Realistic' with China, Xi Jinping

Scott Says US Must be 'Realistic' with China, Xi Jinping

Grayson Bakich
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November 16, 2023
During the APEC meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader suggested, "For two large countries like China or the United States, turning their back on each other is not an option." Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) responded to this statement in an appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co. that the US should be wary […]
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Scott Pressures Biden to Address Fentanyl Crisis During President Xi's Visit to U.S.

Scott Pressures Biden to Address Fentanyl Crisis During President Xi's Visit to U.S.

Jackson Bakich
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November 15, 2023
As President Joe Biden (D) shook hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined some of his colleagues to pressure the U.S. President to address the fentanyl crisis. The senators believe that China and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have played an integral role in enabling the fentanyl supply chain. Sen. Scott […]
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Scott Introduces Bill Prohibiting Use of Chinese Digital Yuan

Scott Introduces Bill Prohibiting Use of Chinese Digital Yuan

Grayson Bakich
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November 8, 2023
China is taking advantage of the current international turmoil. Not just through diplomacy but more insidious means such as central banking digital currency (CBDC). To this end, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced a bill prohibiting American money services businesses from using this new Chinese currency. Initially introduced in major Chinese cities in 2021, the digital […]
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Republican Senators Air Their Frustration After Upper Chamber Blocks Aid for Israel

Republican Senators Air Their Frustration After Upper Chamber Blocks Aid for Israel

Jackson Bakich
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November 8, 2023
Republican members of the Senate aired their frustrations with the Democrat-controlled upper chamber after funding for Israel was blocked by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). President Joe Biden (D) and the Democratic coalition want to put funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific allies in one spending package, while Republicans want to vote on the issues […]
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Scott Blasts Senate for Blocking Stand-Alone Israel Aid Bill

Scott Blasts Senate for Blocking Stand-Alone Israel Aid Bill

Grayson Bakich
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November 7, 2023
House Republicans recently passed a standalone bill to fund Israel's war effort against Hamas. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) had led the charge on the Senate's companion bill. On the floor, he gave a speech in favor of it, saying the United States must stand with Israel and help them destroy Hamas. Nevertheless, the bill was […]
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Moskowitz's SHIP Act Passes House, Scott and Rubio Call for Passage in Senate

Moskowitz's SHIP Act Passes House, Scott and Rubio Call for Passage in Senate

Jackson Bakich
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November 7, 2023
Congressmen Jared Moskowitz’s (D-FL) and Mike Lawler’s (R-NY) bipartisan bill, the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act, has passed in the House of Representatives. This legislation would impose sanctions on countries that purchase Iranian oil, as well as their foreign ports and refineries that process petroleum exported from Iran. The bill passed in the House […]
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Rick Scott's Bill Fails in Senate, Claims He and His Constituents 'Don't Trust This Process'

Rick Scott's Bill Fails in Senate, Claims He and His Constituents 'Don't Trust This Process'

Jackson Bakich
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November 2, 2023
Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) Block Grant Assistance Act failed in the Senate by a vote tally of 43-53. The six Republicans who did not vote with the party either sided with the Democrats (voting no) or did not vote at all. The bill – which is designed to provide monetary help to Florida growers and […]
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Senator Scott Endorses Donald Trump for President

Senator Scott Endorses Donald Trump for President

Daniel Molina
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November 2, 2023
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has endorsed President Donald Trump (R) for president.
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Scott Reintroduces the PANA Act, Looks to Support the Venezuelan People

Scott Reintroduces the PANA Act, Looks to Support the Venezuelan People

Jackson Bakich
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October 31, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has reintroduced the Preserving Accountability for National Assets (PANA) Act alongside Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and others to the 118th Congress. The bill’s purpose is to seize the assets of individuals of the Chavez and Maduro regimes convicted of corruption and hold them in the “Venezuela Restoration Fund.” […]
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Scott on Censuring Rashida Tlaib, 'If You Support Hamas, You Shouldn't Be in Congress'

Scott on Censuring Rashida Tlaib, 'If You Support Hamas, You Shouldn't Be in Congress'

Grayson Bakich
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October 27, 2023
The Floridian sat down with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to discuss a recent motion to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib (R-MI) for her support of Hamas introduced by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). In fact, he said, "If you support Hamas, I do not know why you should be in Congress." Sen. Scott began by briefly […]
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Scott Calls on Colleagues to Vote for Israel and Urkaine Funding Separately

Scott Calls on Colleagues to Vote for Israel and Urkaine Funding Separately

Jackson Bakich
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October 25, 2023
Recently, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to Senate leadership urging that funding for Israel “not be leveraged for more Ukraine funding.” However, it appears no action was taken. Now, Sen. Scott is calling on his colleagues to vote on the issues separately. This statement comes after President Joe Biden (D) proposed a spending […]
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Scott Demands Israel Funding be Separate from Ukraine Funding

Scott Demands Israel Funding be Separate from Ukraine Funding

Jackson Bakich
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October 23, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and his Republican colleagues in the Senate sent a letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) demanding that federal funding for Israel “not be leveraged for more Ukraine funding.” According to the Wall Street Journal, President Joe Biden (D) prepared to request $100 billion in […]
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Scott Addresses 'Bidenflation' and White House Failures

Scott Addresses 'Bidenflation' and White House Failures

Jackson Bakich
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October 14, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) provided his thoughts surrounding the latest inflation numbers that have been released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Addressing the ongoing “Bidenflation,” Sen. Scott commented on the BLS’s key inflation indicators, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI). CPI inflation has risen 17.7% and PPI inflation […]
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Scott Calls for Starbucks Boycott after Union Supports Palestine; Corporation Silent

Scott Calls for Starbucks Boycott after Union Supports Palestine; Corporation Silent

Jackson Bakich
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October 11, 2023
After the horrifying terrorist attack in Israel committed by Hamas which left nearly 1,000 Israelis dead and thousands wounded, a worker’s union for Starbucks – known as Starbucks Workers United – shared their support for Palestine (which is backed by Hamas). Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has called for a boycott of the store until the […]
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American Lawmakers Respond to Unprecedented Hamas Attack Against Israel

American Lawmakers Respond to Unprecedented Hamas Attack Against Israel

Michelle Rosenberg
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October 8, 2023
In a shocking and brutal surprise attack, Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israeli towns, unleashing a barrage of violence that has plunged Israel into a state of war. The early morning assault on a major Jewish holiday has left hundreds dead, others abducted, and a nation grappling with its deadliest attack in decades. Israel, now in […]
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Scott Sends Letter to Schumer Urging a Plan of Action Regarding 12 Appropriations Bills

Scott Sends Letter to Schumer Urging a Plan of Action Regarding 12 Appropriations Bills

Jackson Bakich
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October 5, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and 19 of his colleagues sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) demanding that he send a plan of action to Republicans concerning the 12 appropriations bills that need to be passed to avoid a December omnibus. “The core constitutional responsibility of the United States Congress is the […]
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