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Richard Lynn "Rick" Scott (b. December 2, 1952) is an American businessman, former health care industry executive, attorney, founder of Conservatives for Patients' Rights and the Governor-elect of Florida. Scott defeated Democrat Alex Sink in a close race in the 2010 Florida gubernatorial election.
Richard Lynn "Rick" Scott (b. December 2, 1952) is an American businessman, former health care industry executive, attorney, founder of Conservatives for Patients' Rights and the Governor-elect of Florida. Scott defeated Democrat Alex Sink in a close race in the 2010 Florida gubernatorial election.
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School wars over religion reignite
Guest columnistContrary to culture-war mythology, God is alive and well in many, if not most, public schools. Visit almost any school in America and you’ll find students sharing their faith, reading their scriptures, saying grace before lunch and, in high...Tags: Church and State Relations, Bible, Public Schools, Teaching and Learning, Religion and Belief
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Napier's drug bill is problematic, expensive
This year, Gov. Rick Scott of Florida pushed through his state legislature a bill requiring that all welfare recipients be tested for illegal drugs. Their findings are very interesting. Approximately two in 100 of those persons tested showed evidence...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Health, Recreational Substance Use, Drugs and Medicines, Drug Use
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Chandler: National solution to pill abuse needed
There are a number of things Kentucky is known for: great basketball, the best bourbon, the fastest horses, and our state’s incredible natural beauty. But sadly, the commonwealth is becoming known for something far less flattering: prescription pill...Tags: Substance Abuse, Law Enforcement, Mitch McConnell, Health, Government
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Israel still needs Mideast partner
Trudy Rubin's op-ed regarding peace in the Middle East being possible with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's plan is simply ridiculous. There is a reason why even most Israelis don't believe it Actions and the Arab leadership's rhetoric when...Tags: Jerusalem (Israel), Social Issues, Career and Workplace, Racism, U.S. Congress
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A little honesty always appreciated
In May, while presenting the 2013-14 budget, Gov. Rick Scott said: "We are already almost halfway to our 2010 goal of creating 700,000 jobs in 7 years. Press accounts and quotes of his 2010 campaign promised creation of 700,000 jobs on top of Florida's...Tags: Politics, Elections
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State Rep. Larry Metz named Most Valuable Legislator by Florida Chamber of Commerce
State Rep. Larry Metz, R-Yalaha, is tops as far as the Florida Chamber of Commerce is concerned. Metz, a former Lake School Board member first elected to the Legislature in 2010, was named the 2013 Most Valuable Legislator for sponsoring the business...
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Scott blocks paid sick-time vote in Orange, statewide
Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill Friday that would block local governments from enacting mandatory paid-sick-time measures, such as the one pending in Orange County. The Republican governor sided with Walt Disney World, Darden Restaurants, the...
Tags: Judges, New York City, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Voting, Government
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End cop courtesy to lawmakers
Julie Jones' reaction to lawmakers getting leniency from Florida Highway Patrol troopers reminded us of the scene in "Casablanca," the one where Capt. Renault claims to be "shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on" in Rick's Cafe. Jones...Tags: Highway Transportation, Crime, Law and Justice, Florida Highway Patrol, Justice System
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Miami Commissioner Suarez' campaign aide faces police probe
Central Florida Political PulseCross Miami City Commissioner Francis Suarez off the list of rumored potential lieutenant governor candidates. Suarez told The Orlando Sentinel on Tuesday that no one from Gov. Rick Scott's office had ever raised the prospect of him being Scott's next...Tags: Anitere Flores, Tampa, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Government
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Letters to the Editor: Insight into police work, alimony reform, NSA scandal
Insight into police work Thanks to the Winter Park Police Department for all the work that went into organizing the Citizens' Police Academy that will end this week. For those of us who attended, it was a valuable experience, taught by obviously...Tags: Broward County, Winter Park, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Government, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Democrats rally supporters at annual gathering, raise money for 2014
– Unified by a burning desire to unseat Republican Gov. Rick Scott, Florida Democrats spent Saturday trying to figure out if their best hope lies in the obvious, but unofficial, candidacy of former Gov. Charlie Crist. "We have to take him down....
Tags: Alex Sink, Weston (Broward, Florida), San Antonio Spurs, Bill Nelson, Government
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On sick time, legislative hypocrisy abounds
If you spend any amount of time in Tallahassee, you'll hear ranting about top-down government. Legislators hate when Washington tells them what to do, arguing that one government should never make mandates for the other. Unless they're the ones...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Orange County (Florida), Voting, Interior Policy, Politics
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