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Aug 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Rick Scott backs bills to cut small-business red tape
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U.S. Sen. Rick Scott urges Congress to pass seven bills reducing federal regulations and improving permitting and lending for small businesses.
WHO: U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.)
WHAT: Called for a package of seven bills to reduce federal regulations, improve permitting transparency, and ease small-business lending rules.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Scott pushed the legislation to reduce federal regulatory burden and streamline permitting and lending for small businesses.
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