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Peter SchorschMarch 17, 2017

Still trying to think of a spring break getaway? How about a ski trip with Marco Rubio? As first reported by the Montana Cowgirl Blog, the Miami Republican is one of the several federal lawmakers taking part in a two-day fundraiser at Big Sky Resort in Montana to benefit Daines Big Sky Committee, a joint fundraising committee […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 16, 2017

Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that he has been appointed chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. The commission was created in 2000 to monitor human rights and legal issues in China and submit an annual report to the president and Congress. Rubio previously served as chair of the 23-member body, which includes […]

Associated PressJuly 19, 2016

United for a night, Republicans nominated Donald Trump Tuesday as their presidential standard-bearer, capping the billionaire businessman’s stunning takeover of the GOP and propelling him into a November faceoff with Democrat Hillary Clinton. “I will work hard and never let you down!” Trump quickly wrote on Twitter following the roll call vote. Trump’s campaign hoped […]

Associated PressJuly 14, 2016

Sen. Steve Daines of Montana will be fly-fishing with his wife. Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona said he has to mow his lawn (yes, he has one even in Arizona). Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska will be traveling her state by bush plane. And Sen. John McCain of Arizona will be visiting the Grand Canyon, […]

Mitch PerryNovember 4, 2015

U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho became the third Republican senator this week to endorse Marco Rubio on Wednesday. Risch says he’s been impressed with Rubio’s communication skills and understanding of serious issues while working together in the Senate. His endorsement comes a day after Rubio received a similar voice of approval from Montana Senator Steve […]

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Marco Rubio hitting the slopes this weekend to raise money

Marco Rubio to chair commission on China

Donald Trump triumphs as GOP nominee, completing stunning climb

Large number of GOP senators skipping Donald Trump’s convention

Idaho’s Jim Risch becomes the 3rd GOP Senator in three days to back Marco Rubio for president