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Sen. Rick Scott Leads Rally in Support of Venezuelan Opposition Presidential Candidate María Corina Machado

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 18, 2023

On December 8, 2023, Senator Rick Scott led Venezuelan community leaders for a rally, hosted by the Independent Venezuelan-American Citizens (IVAC), in support of opposition presidential candidate María Corina Machado and a future of freedom and democracy in Venezuela.

Senators Rick Scott, Jim Risch & Colleagues: Maduro Regime Moving Towards More Brutal Dictatorship, U.S. Must Act

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 16, 2023

On December 8, 2023, Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) in releasing the following statement on the Maduro regime’s arrest warrants for members of an opposition party

Sen. Rick Scott: Jobs Reports Show Why Americans Can’t Trust Anything Biden Says on the Economy

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 15, 2023

Issues Weekly Update on Biden’s Inflation Crisis

Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Resolution to Honor Fourth Anniversary of NAS Pensacola Terrorist Attack

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 14, 2023

On December 6, 2023, Senator Rick Scott introduced a resolution recognizing the fourth anniversary of the terrorist attack at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, when a Saudi military trainee killed three U.S. sailors and wounded several others on December 6th, 2019.

Senators Rick Scott & Katie Britt Urge Biden Administration to Enforce Iran Steel Sanctions

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 13, 2023

Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Katie Britt and 29 of their Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging the Treasury Department to enforce existing sanctions on Iranian steel.

Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Crack Down on CCP Espionage in U.S.

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 12, 2023

On December 5, 2023, Senator Rick Scott led the introduction of the Countering Corrupt Political Influence Act (CCP Influence Act) to increase transparency and reporting requirements of Chinese Communist Party officials in the U.S. conducting government business.

Sen. Rick Scott to CFP: We Demand Transparency Regarding Unprecedented Exclusion of Undefeated FSU

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 11, 2023

On December 4, 2023, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee Chairman Boo Corrigan following yesterday’s shocking decision to exclude Florida State University, an undefeated, Power Five conference champion from the playoffs for the first time in the Committee’s 10 year history.

West Palm doctor on treating sinusitis: 'You've taken the mental anguish, anxiety, and depression away from [the patient]'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 8, 2023

Millions of Americans struggle with seasonal depression during the winter, and sinus issues could be a contributing factor. Dr. Cody Aull of West Palm Beach Breathe Free said an ENT specialist can help treat sinusitis, which can help improve mental struggles.

Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Send Letter to DOD Urging Action Against Chinese LIDAR Proliferation

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 8, 2023

Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio sent a letter to Laura Taylor-Kale, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, highlighting concerns regarding the increase of Chinese Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology within the United States.

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Marco Rubio & Colleagues in letter to Biden: Ban Travel from China to Prevent Mystery Illness Spread

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 7, 2023

On December 1, 2023, following reports of a mysterious respiratory illness once again spreading in China, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio and their colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to restrict travel between the U.S. and China until more is known about this disease.

Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Marco Rubio & Colleagues Introduce Reauthorization to Preserve Sanctions Against Maduro Regime

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 6, 2023

On November 30, 2023, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio and their colleagues to introduce the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023 to ensure current U.S. government’s sanctions against Venezuela’s narco-dictator Nicolás Maduro, and 150 members of his criminal regime responsible for human rights abuses against the Venezuelan people, remain in place.

Sen. Rick Scott Reintroduces COLLEGE Act to Hold Universities Accountable for Skyrocketing Tuition Costs

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 5, 2023

On November 30, 2023, Senator Rick Scott announced the reintroduction of his Changing Our Learning, Loans, Endowments, and Graduation Expectations (COLLEGE) Act to force universities to take more responsibility when it comes to preparing students for successful careers and to hold university administrators accountable for the unacceptable skyrocketing price of education.

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Bill Hagerty & Colleagues Calling Out Biden for Ignoring Demands for Transparency on Taxpayer-Funded Voter-Mobilization Plans

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 4, 2023

The White House did not respond to the initial inquiry in May 2023 requesting a full accounting of all federal funding used to implement Executive Order 14019

Senator Rick Scott visits Ecuador to reiterate the United States' commitment to strengthening economic and national security relations

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Dec 1, 2023

Senator Rick Scott, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, returned from Ecuador where he met with President Guillermo Lasso, President-elect Daniel Noboa and other high-ranking officials.

Sen. Rick Scott Visits Ecuador to Reiterate U.S. Commitment to Strengthening Economic and National Security Relations

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Nov 30, 2023

On November 21, 2023, Senator Rick Scott, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, returned from Ecuador where he met with President Guillermo Lasso, President-elect Daniel Noboa and other high-ranking officials.

Sen. Rick Scott: Hold Social Security Admin, Not Innocent Florida Seniors, Accountable for Overpayments

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Nov 29, 2023

Last week, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) requesting information regarding nearly one million Americans who received a notice they had received too much in their Social Security checks, including thousands of Floridians.

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

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Nov 27, 2023

On November 17, 2023, Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation following the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releasing Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) numbers for October, which showed inflation continued to rise over the year.

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Ted Budd & 45 Senators to Demand Answers Over Biden Administration’s Unprecedented Pause of Firearms Export Licenses

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Nov 27, 2023

Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) in leading a group of 45 U.S. Senators in a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo raising questions over the decision announced last month by the Bureau of Industry and Security to pause for 90 days the issuance of export licenses for firearms, ammunition, and certain accessories to most overseas markets.

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Census Bureau: 9.4% of people in Florida identified as multiracial in 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 24, 2023

Of the 21,339,762 citizens living in Florida in 2021, 90.6% said they were only one race, while 9.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Mike Rounds in Leading Colleagues Urging Biden to Tackle Fentanyl Crisis During Meeting with Xi

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Nov 24, 2023

Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in leading his colleagues in a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden ahead of his meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

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