Fighting for Florida

Rubio: "Economic growth is the best way to help the middle class. ... I hope the President will abandon his obsession with raising taxes and instead work with us to achieve real growth in our economy."
I believe we should have re-authorized the existing Violence Against Women Act that has helped reduce the annual incidence of domestic violence by more than 50 percent, among other successes.
Now that several of ObamaCare's big tax provisions took effect this month, we are seeing more evidence of why it will prove to be one of the most economically destructive laws in American history. In fact, even before its implementation, it was already wreaking havoc on American businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers by casting a cloud of uncertainty over the American economy.

Jan 31 2013

School Choice Week

School Choice Week is a time for Americans to consider their priorities when it comes to education. The vast majority of Americans would like an education system that places the interests of students and their parents above all else.
Senator Rubio spent the day in Jacksonville, where he held a town hall with Firehouse Subs employees and guests to discuss what needs to be done to promote job creation and strengthen America’s middle class. Rubio then met with sailors at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville.

Jan 01 2013

Looking Back On 2012

With 2013 now officially underway, I'd like to thank you for entrusting me with the great honor of serving you in the United States Senate last year.
Last month,I watched with great sadness as Hurricane Sandy hit various eastern seaboard states and destroyed towns, property and lives. While Florida was spared the worst damage seen in the northeast,given Sandy's sheer size and trajectory, even our state experienced some damage.
Marco wishes you a blessed and Merry Christmas. Watch his message in English here and Spanish here.
I'm pleased that Jon Hammar is being returned safely to the U.S., and I appreciate the Mexican government's attention to this case and its actions allowing Mr. Hammar to return home to his family in time for Christmas.
Earlier today, I had a chance to meet with Terry Kramer, the U.S. ambassador to the recently concluded World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT), and thank him for his work at WCIT and for his commitment to Internet freedom.