Rick Scott

Reauthorization of the Child Care and Development Block Grant, which hasn't seen a reauthorization since 1996, presents this Committee with a unique opportunity to ensure access to affordable, quality child care that will benefit our…

Through reauthorization of the block grant, which hasn't seen reauthorization since 1996, presents this committee with the unique opportunity to ensure access to affordable, quality, child care that will benefit our children and their…

A recent report released by Center for American Progress showed that over 85% of Americans — including 77% of Republicans — support expanding access to child care programs.

We also need to reauthorize the Perkins Act and Higher Education to ensure that today's students will be prepared for the future jobs.

Education past the high school level would be essential for any decent job in the future.

We need to make sure that all students get that opportunity, including the DREAMers.

Are we making sure that we do not get high school students in a vocational and educational rut so that in 12th grade they cannot change their mind and go to a traditional 4-year college?

The opportunity to thrive in a CTE program increases a student's earning potential, improves the ability of a student to attain economic security in the future, and decreases his or her chances of being involved in criminal activities.

You mean, you do not want to get somebody in a situation where they do not have the credits.

Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act presents this Committee with an opportunity to ensure ALL students are equipped with the skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving 21st century economy.

Data shows CTE to be a powerful tool for engaging students, closing achievement gaps, and improving schools.

The reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act presents this committee with an opportunity to ensure that all students are equipped with the skills to succeed in the rapidly evolving 21st century economy.

Which is much better than traditional high school.

The problem has become so serious that the term, 'over-criminalization' has been coined to describe how Congress has criminalized behavior.

It is neither thoughtful nor is it organized in a way that gives citizens fair notice of which behavior is lawful.

The issue of code reform is a worthy exercise for the Judiciary Committee and this Task Force.

The Honorable Robert C. ``Bobby'' Scott, a Representative in Congress from the State of Virginia, and Ranking Member, Over-Criminalization Task Force of 2014.

The inference in your question is invalid and not worthy of a response. Governor Scott makes all decisions based on what is best for the people of Florida, what will create jobs, careers and opportunities for its citizens.

The question(s) you have asked in this hearing are of great importance to our veterans and their families everywhere.

His request stated that oyster populations on Apalachicola Bay's primary oyster-producing reefs were in poor condition.

The mens rea requirement has long served an important role in protecting those who did not intend to commit wrongful or criminal acts from prosecution and conviction.

The Honorable Robert C. ``Bobby'' Scott, a Representative in Congress from the State of Virginia, and Ranking Member, Over-Criminalization Task Force of 2013.

The Youth PROMISE Act, authored by my colleague Rep. Robert C. ``Bobby'' Scott, is an excellent step in that direction.

The Honorable Robert C. ``Bobby'' Scott, a Representative in Congress from the State of Virginia, and Ranking Member, Over-Criminalization Task Force of 2013.

Governor Rick Scott represents Florida on the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council.