VIDEO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Visits Taffer’s Tavern and Talks Jobs with Jon Taffer in ‘American Dream at Work’ Series

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott released the first episode of his 'American Dream at Work' series featuring Jon Taffer - entrepreneur, reality TV producer, and owner of Taffer's Tavern in Orlando, Florida. Taffer sits down with Senator Scott to discuss his American Dream, the difficulties facing small businesses, how government can get out of the way to fuel economic growth, and the impact of recent legislation, like the No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime provisions in President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts.

As part of his American Dream at Work series, Senator Scott is highlighting the stories of Florida entrepreneurs, their businesses, and the incredible work they're doing to grow jobs and contribute to their communities. Senator Scott lived his American Dream - from growing up in public housing, to starting a family, building businesses, being elected Governor of Florida, and U.S. Senator - he continues working tirelessly to ensure every American has the same opportunity to live their American Dream.

Senator Rick Scott said, "I was lucky to grow up in a time where anybody willing to work hard could achieve their American Dream. I could open my donut shop and get to work to make a better life for myself and my family. Now, government's burdens have made owning a business more difficult. Jon Taffer knows, both from his own businesses and his work with others, what makes it hard for people to succeed these days. We both know that a business's success and its failure can be determined by something as simple as one insurmountable government regulation, a few days, or a few hundred dollars. During my visit to his restaurant in Orlando, we discussed how government needs to get out of the way and regulations need to be rolled back so that more hard-working American men and women can achieve their American Dreams, too. When I was elected, I promised to fight to Make Washington Work - which means shrinking government, cutting taxes, reducing spending, and supporting small businesses. I will keep fighting to make sure people like Jon have the freedom to help businesses grow, create good-paying jobs that help families succeed, and ensure every American can achieve their American Dream."

WATCH the first episode, featuring Jon Taffer, HERE or below:

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