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Rick Scott

Rick Scott, born on December 1, 1952, is the 45th Governor of Florida, United States. A businessman by profession, he served as the CEO of Medtronic. In the political arena, Scott advocates for small government, low taxes, and conservative policies. He was elected Governor of Florida in 2010 and re-elected in 2014 and 2018. more

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