Putting Florida First
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Mar 29, 2012
Rubio Staff Hosts Workshop on "Being Scam Smart"
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Jan 10, 2012
Senator Marco Rubio To Visit Orlando On Wednesday
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Oct 25, 2011
Senator Rubio Speaks With Local Business Owners at Jacksonville Small Business Roundtable
Senator Rubio Speaks With Local Business Owners at Jacksonville Small Business Roundtable
On Tuesday morning, Senator Rubio joined local business owners and leaders in the small business community in Jacksonville to participate in a small business roundtable hosted by Brunet-Garcia Advertising Inc. The Senator discussed the obstacles facing small businesses in today's weak economy as well as what Washington policymakers can do to promote job creation.
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Oct 25, 2011
Senator Rubio Speaks With Cuban Democracy Activists In Support Of Freedom Movement
Senator Rubio Speaks With Cuban Democracy Activists In Support Of Freedom Movement
On Saturday morning, one week after the untimely death of Ladies In White leader Laura Pollán, Senator Rubio spoke to democracy activists in Cuba by telephone from the Cuban Democratic Directorate in Miami. During the phone call, the Senator spoke with Berta Soler, the new leader of the Ladies in White, and Jorge Luis García Pérez, “Antúnez,” a former political prisoner. In speaking with them, Rubio reaffirmed his commitment to support the activists’ calls for democracy and the defense of human rights in Cuba.
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Sep 16, 2011
Senator Rubio To Address U.S. Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Convention In Miami
Senator Rubio To Address U.S. Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce
On Sunday, September 18, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will be delivering the keynote speech at the International Opening Ceremony for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s (USHCC) 32nd Annual National Convention & Business Expo. The International Opening Ceremony will take place at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. -
Aug 29, 2011
Media Advisory: Senator Marco Rubio Visits Central Florida
Senator Rubio participates in roundtable at Lake Nona Medical City
Those participating include:- UCF College of Medicine
- Sanford Burnham Research Institute
- MD Anderson Cancer Research Institute
- Lake Nona Properties
- Veterans Administration
- Nemours Children's Hospital
- University of Florida Research and Academic Center
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona
6400 Sanger Road, Orlando, FL
NOTE: There will be a media avail at 10:30 a.m. EDT.
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Jul 11, 2011
Sen. Rubio Holds Field Hearing in Pensacola on Florida's Gulf Oil Spill Recovery
Sen. Rubio Holds Field Hearing in Pensacola on Florida's Gulf Oil Spill Recovery
Senator Rubio held a field hearing in Pensacola examining oil spill recovery efforts. Constituents gathered with the Senator to listen to testimony from local and state officials, business owners and fishermen. The hearing, held in the Amos Performance Studio at Pensacola State College, focused on the spill’s environmental and economic impact as well as problems with the BP claims process.
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Jun 27, 2011
"Spending Spree: Return Unwanted Federal Funds"
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Jun 24, 2011
Sen. Rubio Meets With Cuban Political Refugee
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Jun 20, 2011
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Spending Habits: Rubio's Idea On Rejected Millions Makes Sense
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Spending Habits: Rubio's Idea On Rejected Millions Makes Sense
The nation stands not at a crossroads, but on a precipice. Failure to change its spending ways will topple it into bankruptcy, and eventually destroy it. Rubio understands this, and so do millions of America's senior citizens, who are concerned not so much with their own future, but with that of their children and grandchildren.
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May 31, 2011
Rubio to FIU law grads: Make your voices heard
Rubio to FIU law grads: Make your voices heard
He asked the graduates to remember that a life of privilege beckons a life of philanthropy. Thus, he encouraged them to pursue public service if that is their calling. He called upon the graduates to face the world’s problems and fight for human rights.
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May 19, 2011
REFUND Act Gains Support From Gov. Scott, Senate Colleagues
REFUND Act Gains Support From Gov. Scott, Senate Colleagues
This bill gives state legislatures making the tough but fiscally responsible choice to turn down federal aid an alternative that helps our nation confront its major debt crisis. -
May 18, 2011
Senator Rubio Talks About New Legislation To Save Seniors Time And Money On Their Taxes
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May 17, 2011
Senator Rubio Introduces The REFUND Act On Panama City Radio Show
Senator Rubio Introduces The REFUND Act On Panama City Radio Show
"Well, the REFUND Act basically says that if you turn down this money, they can’t just take it and give it to some other state. You’ve got to use it to pay down the debt." -
May 16, 2011
Naples Daily News: Sen. Marco Rubio Addresses Ave Maria Law Graduates
Naples Daily News: Sen. Marco Rubio Addresses Ave Maria Law Graduates
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, a prominent Florida attorney and practicing Catholic gave his first-ever commencement address as senator, though he’s given several earlier in his political career. Rubio also received an honorary degree at the graduation ceremony held at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts on Sunday. -
May 16, 2011
Sen. Rubio Delivers Commencement Address At Ave Maria Law School
Sen. Rubio Delivers Commencement Address At Ave Maria Law School
In Naples, Florida, Senator Marco Rubio delivered the commencement address at Ave Maria Law School. Fort Myers ABC caught up with Sen. Rubio and talked jobs, gas prices and the pictures of Osama bin Laden. -
May 2, 2011
Sen. Rubio Praises Our Military Men And Women
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Apr 28, 2011
Daytona Beach News-Journal: U.S. Senator Rubio Wows Crowd
Daytona Beach News-Journal: U.S. Senator Rubio Wows Crowd
As Marco Rubio stood alone under the bright lights of the News-Journal Center stage Wednesday morning, Florida's junior senator remarked on the unusual setting for a political meeting.
"I almost feel like I have to tell some jokes or sing a song," he quipped.
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Apr 28, 2011
St. Augustine Record: Rubio: Raising Debt Limit Would Be 'Catastrophic'
St. Augustine Record: Rubio: Raising Debt Limit Would Be 'Catastrophic'
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said Wednesday that a proposal in Congress to raise the nation's debt ceiling past $14.3 trillion would be "catastrophic." -
Apr 27, 2011
Pensacola News Journal: Rubio: 'National Debt Can No Longer Be Ignored'
Pensacola News Journal: Rubio: 'National Debt Can No Longer Be Ignored'
The freshman senator from Miami told a crowd of about 150 people — largely supporters — that the national debt can no longer be ignored, and that the current debt ceiling should not be raised. -
Apr 26, 2011
Manned Spaceflight Vital to U.S. Interests
Manned Spaceflight Vital to U.S. Interests
Although America once led the way to the moon, we now face the unacceptable prospect of limited options to simply get a human into space. -
Apr 26, 2011
ICYMI: Sen. Rubio: "Debt Limit Debate Is The Perfect Opportunity" To Make Serious Fiscal Reforms
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Apr 20, 2011
Senator Rubio Comments On Anniversary Of BP Disaster
Calls for Small Business Committee field hearing in Pensacola on Gulf Coast recovery efforts
Senator Rubio Comments On Anniversary Of BP Disaster
"The Gulf Coast will recover from last year's disaster, but it will require our continued involvement." -
Apr 19, 2011
Senator Rubio Talks About The President's Inaction On The Debt
Rubio Talks To Rob Williams About Debt, Left
I mean, he’s got a radical part of his base in his party that won’t let him make any spending reductions or hold up 90 percent of our budget and say, ‘This 90 percent of our budget is untouchable. You can’t make any reductions from this 90 percent.’ Well, you can’t get this problem straightened out if 90 percent of your budget is off limits.
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Apr 16, 2011
Gainesville Sun: Rubio Tells Blue Key: America's Greatness At Stake
Blue Key Dinner
"I think the good news in all of this," Rubio continued, "is that ultimately what made this nation great has never been our government ... what distinguishes America is our people." -
Apr 16, 2011
Senator Rubio At The Orlando Tea Party
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Apr 15, 2011
At Tea Party Rally, Rubio Blasts Obama: He'd rather get Re-Elected than Lead
Orlando TEA Party Rally
"He has to lead. These generational issues that our country faces can't be solved unless the president leads and he doesn't want to lead, he'd rather get re-elected than solve our problems, and I think that's a mistake," Rubio added. -
Apr 12, 2011
Sen. Rubio On The 30th Anniversary Of The Space Shuttle Program
30th Anniversary Of The Space Shuttle Program
On this anniversary, it is only fitting that the orbiter Atlantis is being retired at Kennedy Space Center, the location of every single shuttle launch.
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Apr 5, 2011
Daytona News Journal: Rubio's Right: Confront The National Debt Now
Daytona News Journal: Rubio's Right: Confront The National Debt Now
Congress ran up a $14 trillion debt by kicking the can down the road, year after year. Marco Rubio says no more of that. -
Mar 25, 2011
TC Palm: Third Tea Party Rally Attracts 5,000 to Indian River County Fairgrounds
Indian River County Fairgrounds
An estimated crowd of 5,000 people gathered at the Indian River County fairgrounds Friday evening as part of the third annual Tea Party rally. -
Mar 23, 2011
Sen. Rubio On The Jimmy Cefalo Show, March 23, 2011
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Mar 8, 2011
Sen. Rubio On The Doc Washburn Show, March 8, 2011
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Mar 3, 2011
Sen. Rubio On The Jim Turner Show, March 3, 2011
Sen. Rubio On The Jim Turner Show, March 3, 2011
On Thursday, March 3, Senator Rubio spoke to WDBO Orlando's Jim Turner about the Continuing Resolution that Congress just passed. The CR allows the government to remain operational for another 2 weeks until a longer-term solution can be reached for the country's budget.
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Feb 25, 2011
Sen. Rubio on "The Trey Radel Show" on February 25, 2011
Sen. Rubio on "The Trey Radel Show" on February 25, 2011
Speaking to Fox 92.5 FM's Trey Radel this morning, Senator Marco Rubio said that Senate Democrats are refusing to address our country's mounting debt crisis. Without action, and soon, our country will be set on an irreversible and dangerous fiscal path.
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Feb 24, 2011
Miami Herald: Marco Rubio Warns of 'Death Spiral' Debt
Miami Herald: Marco Rubio Warns of 'Death Spiral' Debt
“The math is straightforward. The federal government this year, in order to operate, will have to borrow one-and-a-half trillion dollars. – trillion dollars,” Rubio said. -
Feb 17, 2011
Florida Times-Union: U.S. Senator Visits Naval Station Mayport
Mayport Naval Station
Mayport welcomed aboard U.S. Senator for Florida Marco Rubio Feb. 11 for a tour of the base to discuss future homeport plans and strategic operations for the base. -
Feb 14, 2011
Palm Beach Post: In Palm Beach, Rubio blasts Obama's budget
Palm Beach Post: In Palm Beach, Rubio blasts Obama's budget
"His budget, if we follow it through, grows the debt astronomically over the next 10 to 12 years and bankrupts our country," Rubio told reporters. -
Feb 12, 2011
The Tampa Tribune: In Pinellas speech, Rubio warns of nation's debt woes
The Tampa Tribune: In Pinellas speech, Rubio warns of nation's debt woes
Marco Rubio told a Republican crowd tonight that many Washington political leaders don't understand the seriousness of the nation's debt problems. -
Feb 3, 2011
Sen. Rubio on "The Dave Elliott" Show, February 3, 2011
Sen. Rubio on "The Dave Elliott" Show, February 3, 2011
Senator Marco Rubio spoke to Naples' Fox 92.5 FM's Dave Elliott. The two focused on the health care repeal vote and court ruling, as well as Senator Rubio's upcoming visit to the area on Friday.
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Jan 31, 2011
Senator Marco Rubio Applauds Federal Court Ruling Declaring ObamaCare Unconstitutional
As legal challenge continues, Rubio also calls for up-or-down vote in the Senate
Sen. Rubio Applauds Fed. Court Declaring ObamaCare Unconstitutional
“Today’s ruling marks an important step towards undoing a health care law that creates uncertainty for job creators, threatens Medicare as Floridians know it and lays the foundation for government-run health care." -
Jan 26, 2011
Senator Marco Rubio Meets With Head Of U.S. Southern Command
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Jan 13, 2011
Senator Rubio Joins Florida Delegation In Supporting Disaster Declaration After Freeze
Sen. Rubio Supports Disaster Declaration After Freeze
“The agriculture community is vital to Florida’s economy and a disaster declaration is necessary to help this vital industry recover from December’s severe weather,” said Senator Marco Rubio. -
Jan 11, 2011
Senator Marco Rubio On The Oil Spill Commission's Final Report
Sen. Rubio On Oil Commission's Final Report
"I encourage Floridians who would be significantly impacted by such measures to contact my office to share their opinions about how such policies would, for better or worse, impact their businesses and livelihoods." -
Jan 10, 2011
Pensacola News Journal: Rubio Opens Local Office
Pensacola News Journal: Rubio Opens Local Office
Senator Rubio's Pensacola office will serve the entire Panhandle community and assist its residents who need help cutting through the red tape of the federal bureaucracy.