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Rick Scott

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Rick Lynn Scott is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the junior United States senator from Florida, a position he has held since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Scott previously served as the 45th governor of Florida from January 4, 2011, to January 8, 2019. During his tenure as governor, he focused on job creation, economic growth, and education reform, implementing policies aimed at reducing taxes and regulations.

Dec 14, 2011

Tonight Florida's governor is calling for the immediate suspension of James Ammons, the president of A&M University.

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Dec 14, 2011

All I have suggested is that he step aside during the investigation, I'm not asking for him to resign.

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Dec 14, 2011

All I've suggested is that he step aside during the investigation, I'm not asking for him to resign.

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Dec 14, 2011

I think it's in his best interests to say look, I want to make sure that this is -- there's no question but this university is doing the right thing and is cooperating.

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Nov 30, 2011

He's also now calling on all universities in the state of Florida to re-examine their hazing policies to make sure everyone knows that this is a practice that is absolutely condemned.

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Nov 30, 2011

Governor Rick Scott getting more involved as the days go by. He originally said the state needs to investigate this and he's calling on a state investigation, apparently not happy with just the university itself investigating this incident.

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Nov 30, 2011

He holds workshops every year. He makes sure that the students know not only is it illegal in the state of Florida to be involved in hazing, but it's something that can also get you kicked out of the band.

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Oct 25, 2011

Is the Department of Homeland Security working with Alabama in helping them implement that law?

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Sep 12, 2011

I believe this bill is a step backwards in an effort to enhance gun safety, because it would overrule existing judgments enacted by States controlling who should be allowed to carry concealed weapons within their borders.

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Sep 12, 2011

It should certainly be unwise and improper for us to discard the ability of States to protect the safety of their own citizens.

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