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Pensacola doctor: ‘If you can get your breathing and your nose in tip top shape, you're gonna feel better’

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 7, 2024

The week of March 10-16 is Sleep Awareness Week, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists would like to remind patients how sinus issues can affect sleep patterns. According to Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free, sinusitis can severely impact sleep quality and breathing, which will impact quality of life.

Sens. Rick Scott, JD Vance & Josh Hawley Raise Concerns Over Medical Supply Shortages & Warns Against U.S. Dependence On China

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 7, 2024

"The Biden administration inherited these policies and programs. Rather than build on the foundation established by President Trump, this administration has attempted to start from scratch—and failed... We must end our dependence on foreign supply chains and save ourselves from future humiliation."

Sen. Rick Scott Honors the Life of Cuban Freedom Fighter Oswaldo Payá

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 6, 2024

On February 29, 2024, Senator Rick Scott released the following message in honor of Oswaldo Payá on his birthday and in support of the brave people of Cuba fighting for freedom and democracy.

Sen. Rick Scott Issues Statement on Sen. Mitch McConnell Stepping Down as Republican Leader

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 5, 2024

On February 28, 2024, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement following Senator Mitch McConnell’s announcement that he will not seek reelection as Senate Republican Leader.

Sens. Rick Scott & Ted Cruz Introduce Legislation to Ban Central Bank Digital Currencies

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 5, 2024

On February 26, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Ted Cruz and their colleagues, Senators Bill Hagerty, Ted Budd and Mike Braun, in filing legislation to halt efforts by the Biden administration to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC). A CBDC is government-controlled programmable money that, if not designed to emulate cash, could give the federal government not only significant transaction-level data down to the individual user, but also the ability to program the CBDC to choke out politically unpopular activity.

Florida: Devices companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Florida in February

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Florida in February.

Sens. Rick Scott & Jim Risch Lead Colleagues in Expressing Concern Over Biden Admin Sanctions in Latin America

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 4, 2024

Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Jim Risch and their colleagues Senators Marco Rubio, Bill Hagerty, James Lankford, Mike Lee, Tim Scott and John Cornyn in sending a letter to President Biden expressing concerns over the administration’s misuse of sanctions authorities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sens. Rick Scott & Sherrod Brown Demand Administration Close “De Minimis” Trade Loophole that Undermines American Manufacturers

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 4, 2024

Loophole Allows 3 Million Shipments Per Day to Evade Inspections & American Trade Rules, Aiding Fentanyl Traffickers and Damaging American Textile Industry

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Florida during February

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Florida in February.

FDA Inspection: What type of Florida companies were under most scrutiny during February?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Florida in February.

Florida inflation exceeds national average as of February 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Florida experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

Which type of Florida companies were inspected the most by the FDA in February?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food/Cosmetics companies from Florida in February.

West Palm doctor: If left untreated, sinusitis symptoms can become ‘severe issues’

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 29, 2024

For patients dealing with sinusitis, the question of when to go see a doctor or an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist is important. According to Dr. Cody Aull of West Palm Beach Breathe Free, sinusitis symptoms can become more severe the longer a patient goes without treatment.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Sen. Rick Scott in The Hill: To Stop an Omnibus, Republicans Must Embrace a Clean, Full-Year CR

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Feb 29, 2024

In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for The Hill ahead of the government funding deadline, slamming Senate leadership for having no clear plan to fund the government after four months of prioritizing funding the government of Ukraine over the government of the United States.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Sen. Rick Scott on Fox Business: VP Harris Must Preside Over Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Feb 28, 2024

In case you missed it, this morning, Senator Rick Scott appeared on Fox Business to call for an end to the Biden administration’s border crisis and discuss his letter to Vice President Kamala Harris urging her to fulfill her constitutional duty to serve as the presiding officer of Secretary Mayorkas’ trial.

Burch: ‘Allowing parents to sue for the wrongful death of an unborn child should not be controversial’

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 27, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said the Florida legislation that would support parents’ ability to sue for the wrongful death of their child regardless of their viability outside of the mother is the right of the parents and the unborn child.

Sens. Rick Scott & Mike Lee Lead Call for Senate Trial on Mayorkas' Impeachment

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Feb 27, 2024

On February 20, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Mike Lee to lead their colleagues in sending a letter to Leader Mitch McConnell, noting the Senate's constitutional responsibility to conduct a thorough trial following the House's impeachment articles against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Sen. Rick Scott Calls “Border Czar” VP Harris to Fulfill Constitutional Duty & Preside Over Mayorkas Impeachment

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Feb 27, 2024

On February 20, 2024, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris urging her to fulfill her constitutional duty to serve as the presiding officer of Secretary Mayorkas’s trial following the House of Representatives impeaching him last week.

Sen. Rick Scott Issues Weekly Update on Biden’s Inflation Crisis

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Feb 26, 2024

On February 16, 2024, following the latest announcement from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing PPI increased in January, Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation.

AG Ashley Moody: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-Florida) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

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