Fighting for Florida
May 21 2013
Threats To Religious Freedom Around The World
By Senator Marco Rubio
This week's release of the State Department's 2012 International Religious Freedom Report reminds us how blessed Americans are to live in a place where we can freely and openly practice our religion of choice without fear of persecution.May 15 2013
My Vote On The Water Resources Development Act
By Senator Marco Rubio
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that passed the Senate today could have had a positive effect on Florida's natural resources, industries and residents. Every Floridian is impacted by the work conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers in our state. Unfortunately, politics were chosen over sound public policy, and the state's best interests were left out of the final bill.Apr 17 2013
Conservatives & Job Creators Support Securing Our Borders And Modernizing Legal Immigration
American Conservative Union President Al Cardenas: “The proposal put forward by the ‘Gang of 8’ in the Senate puts border security first and puts legal immigration ahead of those who are here illegally, with appropriate triggers and penalty fines.
Apr 17 2013
Help Us Improve the Bill
During my time in the Senate, many of you have written to me about your concerns with our immigration system. Today, I want to share this video with you in which I outline what this legislation sets out to do. And most importantly, I want to invite you to share your thoughts and submit your ideas below, on ways we can improve it.
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http://youtu.be/B_-mL5xVzkc
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Apr 16 2013
Fact Checking Today’s Immigration News Reports
FACT: The chance to become a permanent resident, which precedes citizenship, is based on achieving the security triggers and waiting at least ten years. It is not based exclusively on a date-certain timeline.
I have received your timely letter regarding recent immigration reform efforts. I appreciate your interest in this important issue and I share your position about the need for a robust and public debate. As you know, I have been forceful and clear in my position that the Judiciary Committee hold multiple hearings on the topic and be given ample time to consider any immigration proposal. This is a position I reiterated last weekend in a letter to Chairman Patrick Leahy, which I have attached for your reference.
Mar 31 2013
Happy Easter
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released the following statement wishing fellow Christians in Florida and around the world a Happy Easter:
Mar 06 2013
Washington, D.C. Office Closure
Due to Winter Storm Saturn, our Washington, D.C. office will be closed today, Wednesday, March 6. If you need immediate assistance, please call our Orlando office at (407) 254-2573.