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Also Known As Richard Lynn Scott • Richard Lynn Myers
Born December 1, 1952 (age 72) • Bloomington • Illinois
Title / Office United States Senate (2019-), United States • governor (2011-2019), Florida
Founder Columbia Hospital Corporation
Political Affiliation Republican Party

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