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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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Today's Buzz: Should Rick Scott veto pork?
Orlando Sentinel Editorial BoardFlorida lawmakers approved a record-setting $74.5 billion budget that includes $9.65 billion in local projects -- almost $2 billion more than the $7.96 billion in that category in last year's budget. The budget is now awaiting action from Gov. Rick Scott....Tags: Budgets and Budgeting
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Options lacking for parents of disabled kids at F schools
The notice in the mail told Carmen Olmeda she could transfer her profoundly disabled daughter out of Orange County's F-rated Magnolia School. But there is no other county school that can meet the needs of 18-year-old Loly, who needs hourly glucose...
Tags: Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, U.S. Department of Education, Florida Legislature, Teaching and Learning, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)
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Gov. Scott will veto 3 percent college tuition hike
The Miami HeraldGov. Rick Scott on Monday will veto a 3 percent increase in Florida college tuition and approve $65 million in extra Medicaid funding to hospitals that provide much of the care to the poor, including Tampa General and Jackson Memorial in Miami. As Scott...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Tampa, Politics
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Rick Scott: Somebody stop me!!!
The Mike Thomas Blog - Orlando SentinelThe Guv decided to up his public image by hiring Tallahassee political insiders. Their job is to turn Lord Voldemort into Bob Graham. And Scott has been pandering to the media he so loathes. But then he goes and says dumb things and reinforces his own... -
Associated Press exposes Rick Scott as rich!!!
The Mike Thomas Blog - Orlando SentinelAren't there enough reasons to take pot shots at Rick Scott without inventing them. The Associated Press ran a story noting that Rick Scott had downgraded by moving to Tallahassee. That he lived in beachfront splendor in Naples before slumming it in the... -
Jeb dismisses Republican fringe candidates
The Mike Thomas Blog - Orlando SentinelIn this interview, Jeb Bush talks about the 2012 election. (podcast is on the left of Sayfie Review web page. Great site for political junkies) He says the Republicans have “two or three' candidates who could beat the president. He then talks... -
Political rhetoric: the Left’s campaign against passion and free speech
Blogs At Orlando Sentinel - Orlando SentinelColorful rhetoric has been part of politics since the dawn of civilization. The term “campaign” itself is of military origin. Military metaphors are common not only in politics, but in business, sports, medicine, science, and every-day life.... -
Gov. Rick Scott celebrates Earth Day by telling EPA to back off
Planet Florida - Orlando SentinelReally? Gov. Rick Scott picks Earth Day to take ask the Environmental Protection Agency to back off from enforcing clean-water standards in Florida. “Florida is one of the few states that have a comprehensive program in place to address excess... -
Teachers get the bad news: Don't expect a raise soon
Lake County's 4,700 teachers and school workers aren't likely to get raises for the current school year after lengthy union wage negotiations wrap up. School officials recently told the two unions representing teachers and school services workers...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Career and Workplace, Teachers
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Rein in outsized perks given Florida's college presidents
Start with a six-figure base salary for state college presidents. Add five figures for a retirement package, another five for deferred compensation and another five for a housing allowance. In some cases, add another five figures for a vehicle and...
Tags: Florida Atlantic University, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Florida Legislature, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Florida State University
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New rules may make it easier to fight traffic camera tickets, harder to win
South Florida drivers may soon find it a lot easier to fight those pesky red-light camera tickets. But, say traffic court lawyers, it might also become harder to win. A new rule, set up by a transportation bill not yet signed by Gov. Rick Scott, would...
Tags: Fines, Hallandale Beach, Laws, Local Government, Pembroke Pines
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In Florida, a question of timely injustice
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing. Not to canonize the man. After all, the then-governor of Illinois was later imprisoned on corruption charges. But that doesn't change the fact that, in 2000, stung that 13 inmates had been...
Tags: Pulitzer Prize Awards, George Ryan, Government, Entertainment Events, The Miami Herald
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