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News from March 2024

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Florida ranked 12th lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 16, 2024

Florida ranked 12th lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Sen. Rick Scott Leads Anti-Earmarks Resolution

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 15, 2024

On March 7, 2024, Senator Rick Scott led the introduction of a resolution in the U.S. Senate slamming Congress’ obsession with reckless earmarks.

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ICYMI... Sen. Rick Scott in the Orlando Sentinel: Reckless Earmarks Betray Taxpayers and Must Be Stopped

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 15, 2024

In case you missed it, today, as the Senate continues consideration of the appropriations package to fund half of the federal government, Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for the Orlando Sentinel slamming the reckless inclusion of more than 6,600 earmarks in the bill that will cost taxpayers more than $12 billion.

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Sen. Rick Scott Applauds Full Passage of His Bipartisan END FENTANYL Act to Help Border Patrol Stop Drug Smuggling

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 14, 2024

On March 7, 2024, Senator Rick Scott’s bipartisan legislation, the Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools to Address National Yearly Losses of Life (END FENTANYL) Act, passed the House of Representatives marking a unanimous full Congressional passage, and now heads to the president’s desk.

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Sen. Rick Scott Invites South Florida Mom Advocating for Israeli Hostages to State of the Union

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 14, 2024

On March 6, 2024, Senator Rick Scott announced that he will bring Nathaly Haratz Kaswan, a Floridian and mother who is working to bring awareness and advocating for Israelis taken hostage by Hamas following the October 7th attack through the Milk Carton Project, a collaboration between nonprofits Kidnapped From Israel and Loving Moms United, as his guest to President Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday, March 7 at the U.S. Capitol.

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In Bipartisan Letter, Sens. Rick Scott & Elizabeth Warren Call Out Culture of Corruption in the Federal Reserve

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 13, 2024

“This trading scandal – the most severe ethics failure in the Fed’s history – eroded the public’s trust and raised legitimate questions about the integrity of Fed officials and the Fed’s policy making process.”

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Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Kat Cammack Introduce Resolution Supporting IVF

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 13, 2024

On March 6, 2024, Senator Rick Scott introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate expressing support for Americans who are starting and growing families through in vitro fertilization (IVF).

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Sens. Rick Scott, Ted Cruz & Colleagues Introduce the LIABLE Act

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 12, 2024

On March 5, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Ted Cruz and their colleagues, Senators Mike Braun, Bill Hagerty, Eric Schmitt, Marco Rubio, Steve Daines and John Barrasso, in filing legislation to allow American victims of terrorism to sue international organizations that support those terrorists, such as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provided resources to Hamas terrorists ahead of the horrific October 7th attack on Israel.

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Sens. Rick Scott & Jim Risch Lead Colleagues in Letter Requesting Reconsideration of Disgraced Former UNRWA Head to Lead the International Committee of the Red Cross

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 12, 2024

Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Jim Risch and their colleagues in sending a letter to the International Committee of the Red Cross requesting they reconsider the appointment of Mr. Pierre Krahenbuhl to serve as director general.

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Tampa doctor: ‘Sinusitis and sleep are very closely connected’

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 11, 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. Mariah Pate of Tampa Bay Breathe Free, sinusitis can severely impact sleep quality and quality of life.

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Sens. Rick Scott & Tim Scott Call for Censure of Iran for Nuclear Buildup

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 11, 2024

On March 4, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Tim Scott and their colleagues in announcing that they are calling on the Biden administration to censure Iran at the next International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors meeting, which begins today, March 4, 2024.

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Sen. Rick Scott Receives Briefing at Eglin AFB, Highlights Support for Florida’s Military

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 11, 2024

On March 4, 2024, Senator Rick Scott received a briefing from leaders at Eglin Air Force Base near Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and highlighted support for Florida’s military installations, service members and their families.

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Sens. Rick Scott, Tom Cotton & Colleagues to Biden: Rescind Directives Intended to Undermine Israelis

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Mar 8, 2024

On February 29, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Tom Cotton and their colleagues, Senators Roger Wicker, Ted Budd, Ted Cruz, Bill Hagerty, Josh Hawley, Katie Britt and Deb Fischer, in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to rescind his February 1 Executive Order and February 8 memo that are intended to undermine Israel.

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Catholic Vote President: ‘Government ID cards should not contain false information regarding whether a person is a man or a woman’

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 7, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch praises Florida legislation that will require state IDs to list biological sex rather than pretend "genders."

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.