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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Scott Says Americans Need to be Armed In Case of a Terrorist Attack

Scott Says Americans Need to be Armed In Case of a Terrorist Attack

Javier Manjarres
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October 26, 2023
WASHINGTON—Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) is saying that  “America needs to wake up” and believes that Americans do not have a choice but to arm and “take care” themselves in the event of a terrorist attack on U.S. soil. During an interview with The Floridian, Sen Scott railed against the open border policy of the […]
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Scott Demands Immediate Passage of Federal Disaster Responsibility Act

Scott Demands Immediate Passage of Federal Disaster Responsibility Act

Jackson Bakich
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September 6, 2023
After the devastation caused by the wildfires in Maui and Hurricane Idalia that hit Florida’s Big Bend, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and his Floridian colleagues are once again calling for the immediate passage of the Federal Disaster Responsibility Act, saying it should be quickly moved through the Legislative Branch “TODAY.” On Labor Day weekend, Sen. […]
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Scott Says Democrat Mucarsel-Powell is not a Moderate

Scott Says Democrat Mucarsel-Powell is not a Moderate

Jackson Bakich
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August 23, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) met with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres at the RNC debate in Wisconsin to discuss his upcoming reelection campaign as well as his new challenger, former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL). "I'm not afraid to take on anyone who doesn't put Florida first. That means you, Rick Scott, that's why I'm running […]
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Mucarsel-Powell Announces Senate Challenge Against Rick Scott

Mucarsel-Powell Announces Senate Challenge Against Rick Scott

Javier Manjarres
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August 22, 2023
After Florida Democrats conducted a full-court press to draft former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to run against Sen. Rick Scott for the U.S. Senate in 2024, the former congresswoman has just announced that she will indeed challenge Sen. Scott. "I'm not afraid to take on anyone who doesn't put Florida first. That means you, Rick Scott, […]
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Scott Contributes to Amendment of Military Spending Bill, Criticizes Armed Forces’ Wokeism

Scott Contributes to Amendment of Military Spending Bill, Criticizes Armed Forces’ Wokeism

Mateo Guillamont
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July 14, 2023
US Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl) has cosponsored legislation amending the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA), the annual military spending measure. Senate Amendment 2226 aims, in part, to deter “aggression by the Russian Federation” by "strengthening the alliance's deterrence and defense posture by denying potential adversaries any possible opportunities for aggression."  Senator […]
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Rick Scott: CHIPS Act

Rick Scott: CHIPS Act "Reckless Spending Spree," Does Little Against China

Grayson Bakich
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July 26, 2022
As inflation continues to grow and a recession looms, Congress continues to propose new means and ways to continue spending. Among these proposals is the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act. On July 25th, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) wrote a letter to the Wall Street Journal criticizing the CHIPS Act. The Act, […]
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EXCLUSIVE: Rick Scott Addresses 'Laughable' Democratic Claim he Supports Raising Taxes

EXCLUSIVE: Rick Scott Addresses 'Laughable' Democratic Claim he Supports Raising Taxes

Jackson Bakich
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May 12, 2022
In part of an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) went on record to expand upon his views on President Joe Biden (D), taxes, and accusations in which is he being tagged with raising taxes on minorities and lower-income Americans.  Sen. Scott’s response was both clear and directed. House Democrats on the […]
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Rick Scott: 'Socialist Democrats are the true threat to our Republic'

Rick Scott: 'Socialist Democrats are the true threat to our Republic'

Jim McCool
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October 12, 2021
This week the US Navy made headlines as a nuclear engineer and his wife were arrested for allegedly selling  military secrets to a foreign nation, and appears to have close ties with domestic organizations such as Black Lives Matter.  US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) reacted  by stating that "Socialist Democrats" are the true threat to […]
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Rick Scott Equates Biden Administration to 'Systemic Socialism'

Rick Scott Equates Biden Administration to 'Systemic Socialism'

Javier Manjarres
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October 5, 2021
Florida Senator Rick Scott fell short of referring to President Joe Biden as  “Comrade” when he responded to news that the Biden Administration was going to use the FBI to monitor and question parents who oppose critical race theory. Sen. Scott equated the administration’s attempt to silence parents and the recent move to allow the […]
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Rick Scott Hasn't Forgotten Cuba, Pressures Biden to Help

Rick Scott Hasn't Forgotten Cuba, Pressures Biden to Help

Jim McCool
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August 25, 2021
While the Communist Cuban regime continues to oppress the Cuban people, the protests for freedom in the Caribbean have been buried by the Biden Administration's many other crises such as the Southern Border, Afghanistan, and inflation.  However, US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has stayed alert on Cuba amid the many other crises facing the nation. It […]
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Senator Scott Questions Biden's Mental Capacity

Senator Scott Questions Biden's Mental Capacity

Javier Manjarres
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August 17, 2021
Florida Senator Rick Scott has now questioned whether President Joe Biden is fit for office, joining other Florida Republicans like Reps. Greg Steube and Kat Cammack, who recently requested that the president take a cognitive test to see if he is fit to lead or discharge his duties as president. “After the disastrous events in […]
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Biden Accused of Siding With Cuban Regime, Turning Back on the Oppressed

Biden Accused of Siding With Cuban Regime, Turning Back on the Oppressed

Jim McCool
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August 11, 2021
Members of Florida's Republican congressional delegation, namely Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Maria Elvira Salazar, are calling out President Joe Biden for not doing enough to help the Cuban people after the protests that broke out over a month ago. Republicans, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, have called […]
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COVID-19 'Vaccine Works,' but Many Americans Still Refuse the Shot

COVID-19 'Vaccine Works,' but Many Americans Still Refuse the Shot

Javier Manjarres
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August 1, 2021
Contrary to what “Anti-Vaxxers” or individuals who subscribe to the thought process that the COVID-19 vaccine does not work, and is just a way for the federal government to control Americans, “the vaccine works and is our best defense against COVID-19,” says Florida Senator Rick Scott (R). Like Gov. Ron DeSantis, Senator Marco Rubio, and […]
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Surfside Rescue Efforts Transitions to Recovery

Surfside Rescue Efforts Transitions to Recovery

Jim McCool
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July 7, 2021
After weeks of searching for survivors, the rescue efforts in Surfside, Florida have come to a close.  First responders have now transitioned from rescue to recovery mode. They said it couldn't be done, but just under 2 weeks after the initial incident, the remaining tower has been officially taken down.  But unfortunately, the narrative for […]
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Democratic Mayor Cava Says Biden, DeSantis Support After Building Collapse

Democratic Mayor Cava Says Biden, DeSantis Support After Building Collapse "Extraordinary"

Jim McCool
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July 2, 2021
As the tragic building collapse continues to unfold, politics has been put aside and both Republican and Democratic officials have joined together to focus entirely on rescue efforts. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava (D) told The Floridian that the support coming from Gov. Ron DeSantis and the federal government was nothing less than "extraordinary," adding, "we have everything that we...
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President Biden to Visit Surfside Thursday

President Biden to Visit Surfside Thursday

Jim McCool
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June 29, 2021
With all the focus in Florida now on the Surfside building collapse, notable politicians especially Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and  CFO Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) have honed in their concerns on the South Florida community.  And now with Israeli Defense Force aid sent to the area, President Biden (D) has just announced he […]
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Iran's New Extremist President Raisi Expected to Test American Resolve

Iran's New Extremist President Raisi Expected to Test American Resolve

Javier Manjarres
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June 24, 2021
Iran’s President-elect Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line cleric and protégé of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rebuffed President Joe Biden and The White House in stating that while he looked to salvage the Iran Nuclear Deal former President Donald Trump scrapped, rejected any possible meeting with President Biden.
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