‘Shame on them!’ Families of Pine Hills shooting victims accuse DeSantis, Scott of exploiting deaths
The families of two of the three victims in a string of Pine Hills shootings last week took time Thursday to talk about their loved ones publicly for the first time, but also to criticize Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Rick Scott for attacking Orange-Osceola counties’ attorney general in a “coordinated effort to paint a false narrative.”
White House extends Rick Scott feud, says Social Security still on ’chopping block’ despite amended plan
The White House refused to back down on their attacks on the GOP over Social Security and Medicare even after Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., explicitly changed his plan to leave those programs alone.
foxnews.comSen. Rick Scott alters policy plan causing heartburn for GOP
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida has amended his plan to overhaul how the federal government works after Democrats, including President Joe Biden, repeatedly invoked it to accuse Republicans of looking to cut Medicare and Social Security. Scott unveiled his original plan last year when serving as chair of the campaign committee for Senate Republicans.
news.yahoo.comSen. Rick Scott amends sunset plan to exclude Medicare and Social Security
The Florida Republican amended a controversial plan to sunset federal legislation every five years to make exceptions for Medicare and Social Security after a barrage of criticism from both parties that spanned several months.
washingtonpost.comKJP torched for bold statement about POTUS, Rowling critic forced to apologize and more top headlines
Continue reading …MAGIC WORDS - JK Rowling critic forced to publicly apologize after author threatens lawsuit. Continue reading …‘FROM THE DEVIL’ - Christian teacher fired for refusing to deceive parents on gender transitions. Continue reading …-POLITICSONE LESS ‘TOY’ - John Kerry appears to have sold his private jet after accusations of climate hypocrisy. Continue reading …‘DISGUSTING’- Twitter users hammer NYT for linking Michigan State shooting to school’s past sex abuse scandal. Continue reading …IN OTHER NEWSCRISIS IN KENSINGTON - Residents skeptical of mayoral candidates' ideas to end open-air drug market.
foxnews.comBernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and other Democrats are once again trying to give retirees an additional $2,400 in their Social Security checks
Democrats are attacking the GOP over past comments on Social Security and Medicare. They just introduced a bill bolstering retirement security.
news.yahoo.comScott announces new Social Security, Medicare bill amid Biden feud
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) announced a new bill on Friday to increase funding for Social Security and Medicare and institute a higher standard for making cuts to the entitlement programs, following President Biden’s pointed accusations during his annual address before Congress on Tuesday. “I have been fighting since day one to protect and preserve programs…
news.yahoo.comMcConnell slams Scott over plan to sunset Medicare, Social Security
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) slams fellow Republican Rick Scott's plan that would require Congress to reauthorize even popular programs such as Social Security and Medicare every five years to keep them operating.
washingtonpost.comBiden targets top Florida Republicans DeSantis, Scott over health care in Tampa stop
President Biden took aim at two of Florida’s most prominent Republicans — Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Rick Scott — as he visited the state Thursday to pitch his economic agenda while vowing to protect the programs crucial to seniors and the poor — Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid.
washingtonpost.comMcCarthy excuses Republicans who heckled Biden, calls them ‘passionate’
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday excused fellow Republicans who heckled President Biden during his State of the Union address, saying they were “passionate,” but suggested the smart play would be not to “take the bait” from Biden.
washingtonpost.comScott doubles down on sunsetting all federal programs after Biden’s jab
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Wednesday defended his proposal to sunset all federal legislation after five years and slammed President Biden as “confused” in response to Biden’s claim at the State of the Union address that some Republicans want to sunset Social Security and Medicare. “In my plan, I suggested the following: All federal legislation…
news.yahoo.com‘Fentanyl affects everyone’: Police chiefs detail their biggest concerns in South Florida
South Florida law enforcement leaders gathered Friday for a roundtable to discuss two topics they feel are among the most pressing in their communities: border security and the fentanyl epidemic.
sun-sentinel.comRubio, Scott explain votes against bill protecting same-sex marriage
Florida Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, both Republicans, explained their decision to side with the majority of their GOP colleagues in voting against the Respect for Marriage Act, which ultimately passed the Senate with support from Democrats and some Republicans.
By boat and jet ski, volunteers assist in Ian rescue efforts
As authorities in Florida try to reach people who have been trapped by floodwaters or isolated on barrier islands since Hurricane Ian came ashore last week, concerned members of the public have been springing into action to aid the official rescue efforts.