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Sen. Rick Scott to Donate Second Quarter Senate Salary to Literacy Council Gulf Coast
Senator Rick Scott announced he will donate his second quarter Senate salary to the Literacy Council Gulf Coast, an organization committed to helping children and adults improve language and literacy skills throughout the Southwest Florida community.
Senator Rick Scott said, “Growing up, my mom taught me that a good education was the foundation for success, and she was right – it’s what gave my wife, Ann, and I a shot at the American dream. We want everyone to have that same opportunity to live their dreams, which is why, as Governor, I invested record funding for our K-12 schools and Ann spent her days as Florida’s First Lady promoting literacy and traveling across the state to read with students. Today, I’m proud to support the Literacy Council Gulf Coast, which shares our passion for education and encourages Floridians throughout Southwest Florida to realize their full potential.” Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott from Israel: Contrast Between Israel, Palestine Could Not Be More Clear
Senator Rick Scott released the following statement as he continues to meet with leaders in Israel on the continued economic and strategic relationship between the United States and Israel.
Senator Rick Scott said, “As I continue to travel Israel, the contrast could not be more clear. Israel is a vibrant democracy that supports capitalism, champions human rights and holds free and open elections. Conversely, Palestine had their last election for president in 2005, refuses to hold open and free elections, and fails to champion human rights. The United States must always align with those fighting for freedom and democracy, and stand up against those that do not respect human rights.” Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott Prays for End to Maduro Regime in Venezuela at the Western Wall
 
Senator Rick Scott visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem to pray for an end to Nicolás Maduro’s evil regime and genocide in Venezuela. Read more HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott Applauds New Suspension Agreement that Protects American Tomato Growers
This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new draft suspension agreement with Mexican tomato growers that will help protect American tomato growers from unfair trade practices. Earlier this month, Senator Scott sent a letter to Secretary Ross urging him to continue fighting for American tomato growers as he worked to negotiate a new, fair suspension agreement on fresh tomatoes from Mexico.
Senator Rick Scott said, ”I applaud Commerce Secretary Ross for his work to negotiate a new suspension agreement that is fair to our nation’s hardworking tomato growers. Florida is home to thousands of farmers and produce growers whose livelihoods depend on their success. I will keep fighting to make sure our state’s farmers and growers can succeed and support their families.” Read more from the U.S. Department of Commerce HERE.
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Sen. Rick Scott: Senate Should Work on Plan to Return Money from Tariffs Back to American Taxpayers
Senator Rick Scott posted the following statement on Twitter about his proposal to return any money collected by the United States from tariffs on Chinese goods back to American families through tax cuts. This proposal was highlighted by White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow in an interview on Fox News Sunday. Read more HERE.
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