TAMPA COALITION SET TO REJECT RICK SCOTT US SENATE RUN

Monday, April 9th - 4:30 PM

Curtis Hixon Park, Downtown Tampa

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Community Organizations are ready to respond to Gov. Rick Scott’s announcement Monday that he would be running for the US Senate. Organize Florida, Center for American Islamic Relations, Service Employees International Union of Florida, and others allies to be named later will rally and speak out against the numerous policies of his administration that have adversely impacted their communities and constituencies.

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“Rick Scott has been no friend to the disability community,” said Karen Clay, a member of Organize Florida whose son is disabled. “In his 8 years as governor, the waiting list for Medicaid supports and services through u the Home and Community Based Services Waiver, the Long Term Care Waiver, etc., has ballooned to over 25,000 many waiting for not just months or years, but decades.  The rates providers are paid has NOT received an increase resulting in a shortage of caregivers. Without EXPANDING MEDICAID the lives of those with disabilities has been impacted greatly.

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Speakers include:

Organize Florida Climate Justice - Zulema Ramos

Center for American Islamic Relations - Adnan Mackic

and many more

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TRUMPS CHOICE!