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Senator Rick Scott updates on inflation and debt crisis
El Senador Rick Scott publicó una actualización semanal sobre sus acciones para abordar la crisis de deuda de Estados Unidos y la creciente inflación. Esta semana, los informes de la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales mostraron que los indicadores clave de inflación del gobierno federal, el índice de precios al consumidor (CPI) y el índice de precios al productor (PPI), aumentaron, lo que provocó aún más tensión en los presupuestos de las familias y las pequeñas empresas estadounidenses. Desde que el Presidente Joe Biden y la Vicepresidenta Kamala Harris asumieron el cargo, la...
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Senator Rick Scott urges Brown University's Board of Trustees against BDS vote
Today, following Joseph Edelman’s resignation from the Brown University Board of Trustees over the board's decision to hold a vote endorsing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Brown University’s Board of Trustees urging them to reconsider the decision to hold this vote which supports the BDS movement against the State of Israel and reaffirm their commitment to fostering a campus environment free from antisemitism and discrimination.
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Senator Rick Scott issues update on actions addressing debt crisis
Today, Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation. This week, reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the federal government’s key inflation indicators, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), rose, causing more strain on the budgets of American families and small businesses. Since President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took office, CPI inflation is up 20.3%, while PPI inflation has risen 20.0%. Following the CPI announcement earlier this week, Senator...
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Senators demand action against visa holders supporting terrorism
Today, following Hamas' October 7th terrorist attack against Israel, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Rich McCormick in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Department of State Secretary Antony Blinken. The letter questions the ability of these departments to address concerns regarding aliens linked to terrorist organizations.
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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden-Harris administration on rising inflation
Senator Rick Scott issued a statement today following the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), emphasizing the need for substantial fiscal reforms to address the ongoing inflation crisis. According to August's PPI data, inflation has risen significantly during the Biden-Harris administration, with a 20 percent increase since President Biden and Vice President Harris took office.
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Senator Rick Scott urges Florida schools to educate students on fentanyl dangers
Senator Rick Scott has sent a letter to superintendents of Florida schools, expressing concerns about the ongoing fentanyl crisis. This epidemic continues to claim lives at an alarming rate and has significantly impacted communities throughout Florida. Following a roundtable discussion earlier this year with families, law enforcement, and subject-matter experts, Senator Scott is urging schools to implement educational programs on fentanyl awareness as the new school year begins.
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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden-Harris administration following latest CPI report
Following the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Senator Rick Scott issued a statement emphasizing the need for fiscal reforms to address ongoing inflation. The August CPI data indicates a 2.5% increase over the year, with overall inflation rising by 20.3% since the Biden-Harris administration took office.
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Resolution introduced recognizing USS Carney's historic Middle East deployment
Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Marco Rubio, Tim Kaine, and Jeanne Shaheen today to introduce a resolution recognizing Commander Jeremy Robertson and the USS Carney for its recent deployment to the Middle East. The US Navy destroyer USS Carney returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, after an eight-month deployment marked by 51 engagements with Iranian-backed terrorists—the most interactions with a foreign adversary by a naval vessel since World War II. The resolution commends the crew for their heroism in intercepting missiles and drones during the mission.
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Senator Rick Scott pushes for immediate passage of SAVE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Rick Scott held a press conference today alongside fellow Republican senators to advocate for the immediate passage of the SAVE Act, a bill he co-sponsored with Senator Mike Lee. The legislation aims to protect the integrity of U.S. elections by ensuring only U.S. citizens can vote. Senators Mike Lee, Ron Johnson, Roger Marshall, and Tommy Tuberville joined Scott at the event.
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Senator Rick Scott urges passage of SAVE Act in Washington Examiner op-ed
Senator Rick Scott has penned an op-ed for the Washington Examiner advocating for the passage of the SAVE Act, a bill he co-introduced with Senator Mike Lee. The legislation aims to safeguard the integrity of U.S. elections by ensuring that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in federal elections.
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Senator Rick Scott advocates for SAVE Act amid election integrity concerns
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Senator Rick Scott criticizes latest employment data under Biden-Harris administration
Following the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' August jobs report, which shows an increase in the unemployment rate to 4.2% from 3.8% in August 2023, Senator Rick Scott issued a statement addressing these figures. The report highlights that job creation is significantly lower than anticipated, with an increase of 458,000 multiple job holders over the past year. Additionally, the June and July jobs reports have been revised down by a total of 86,000 jobs.
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Senators question national security risks of expanded visas for Cubans
On September 5, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The letter raises concerns about the national security risks posed by the Biden-Harris administration's recent expansion of nonimmigrant visas (NIV) to individuals from Cuba. The senators argue that this policy benefits the Cuban regime without adequately ensuring proper vetting.
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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden-Harris administration's economic policies in new video
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug 30, 2024 – Today, Senator Rick Scott released a video criticizing the economic policies of the Biden-Harris administration, claiming they are detrimental to American businesses and the economy. The senator's latest quarterly economic outlook purportedly reveals the true state of the U.S. economy. In addition to the video, Senator Scott issued a weekly update on his efforts to address what he describes as an economic crisis and inflation caused by the current administration.
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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden-Harris economic policies in new video
Senator Rick Scott released a video today criticizing the Biden-Harris administration's economic policies, which he claims are detrimental to American businesses and the economy. The video coincides with his latest quarterly economic snapshot that aims to reveal the current state of the U.S. economy. Additionally, Senator Scott provided a weekly update on his efforts to tackle what he describes as an economic crisis and rising inflation under the current administration.
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Senator Rick Scott questions Intel CEO on workforce reductions
On August 28, 2024, Senator Rick Scott addressed a letter to Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger, seeking clarification on the allocation of billions in U.S. taxpayer dollars to Intel under the CHIPS and Science Act. This inquiry follows Intel's announcement of a 15 percent workforce reduction.
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Senators demand clarity on alleged inaccuracies in Biden-Harris job growth reports
On August 27, 2024, Senator Rick Scott, alongside Senators Roger Marshall, Ted Budd, Marsha Blackburn, and Markwayne Mullin, issued a letter to Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su. The letter demands clarification following a report alleging that the Biden-Harris administration inaccurately reported over 800,000 jobs added to the U.S. economy within the past year.
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Senator Rick Scott warns against harm to Venezuelan opposition leader
On August 27, 2024, ahead of planned pro-democracy demonstrations in Venezuela, Senator Rick Scott issued a statement warning Nicolás Maduro against harming or arresting María Corina Machado. He urged the Biden-Harris administration to support a peaceful transition of power to president-elect Edmundo González.
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Rick Scott warns Maduro against harming María Corina Machado ahead of Venezuelan protests
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the pro-democracy demonstrations scheduled for tomorrow in Venezuela, Senator Rick Scott issued a statement warning dictator Nicolás Maduro not to harm or detain María Corina Machado and urging him to commit to a peaceful transition of power to President-elect Edmundo González. Tomorrow marks one month since González defeated Maduro at the polls, but the Biden-Harris administration still refuses to recognize him as president-elect and has yet to fully align with the people of Venezuela.
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Senators endorse María Corina Machado for Nobel Peace Prize
Senator Rick Scott and colleagues endorse Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for Nobel Peace Prize