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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Tuesday October 29, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Rubio: "It's Time to Lock the Clock"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Ahead of the switch from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement in support of making Daylight Saving Time permanent. "It's time to lock the clock and stop enduring the ridiculous and antiquated practice of switching our clocks back and forth. Let's finally pass my Sunshine Protection Act and end the need to 'fall back' and 'spring forward' for good." Senat  more

Sen. Rick Scott & Sen. Marco Rubio Send Letter to Biden Supporting the Seminole Tribe's Request For Expedited Major Disaster Declaration Following Major Hurricane Milton
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Marco Rubio sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his immediate approval of the Seminole Tribe of Florida's request for an expedited Major Disaster Declaration following the impacts of major Hurricane Milton that brought devastation throughout the entire State of Florida. Ensuring the Tribe has access to the federal resources needed for its ongoing response and recov  more

Sen. Rick Scott Announces Senate Salary Donation to Special Olympics Florida
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Rick Scott and Mrs. Ann Scott announced that they have donated a portion of his Senate salary to Special Olympics Florida toward its Race for Inclusion in Orlando over this past weekend. Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition, crucial health services and life-changing leadership programs to people with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athletes or  more