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Rubio urges Latin American nations to support Israel at UN

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has urged Latin American leaders to support Israel at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. Rubio addressed letters to the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, and the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, encouraging them to vote against a resolution proposed by the Palestinian Mission to the UN.

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Senator Rubio discusses threats against Trump and gang violence

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on America’s Newsroom to discuss the planned attack on President Trump and the increasing violence from the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Highlights of the interview are available, with the full discussion accessible on YouTube and Rumble.

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Senators demand increased security for Trump after second assassination attempt

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

Senator Rick Scott, along with Senators Roger Marshall and Tommy Tuberville, has called for increased protective resources for President Donald Trump following a second assassination attempt. The incident occurred in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 15th.

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Rubio & Scott urge FAA reforms on launch license delays amid global competition

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) frequent delays in approving launch and reentry licenses are slowing the innovation and development of space missions. The FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation must ensure its regulatory framework keeps pace with the rapidly evolving commercial space industry. This is crucial to ensure that regulatory restrictions do not inhibit the United States’ leadership in the face of global competition from China and Russia.

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Senators Scott & Rubio urge FAA action on commercial space regulation

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker requesting clarity on the current approach to issuing launch and reentry licenses. This follows delays in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approval process, which are impacting the innovation and development of space missions. The senators emphasized that the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation must ensure its regulatory framework keeps pace with the rapidly evolving commercial space industry to maintain U.S. leadership amid global competition...

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Senate Democrats block Sen. Rick Scott’s IVF Bill

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

In a recent Senate session, Senator Rick Scott sought immediate passage of his bill, the Increasing Value for Families (IVF) with HSAs Act. The legislation aims to assist individuals and families in planning and paying for medical expenses such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). It proposes decoupling Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) from high-deductible health plans and doubling current HSA contribution limits from $4,300 to $8,600 for individuals and from $8,550 to $17,100 for families. However, Senate Democrats blocked the bill's passage.

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Marco Rubio comenta sobre segundo intento de asesinato contra Donald Trump

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

El senador estadounidense Marco Rubio (R-FL) habló en exclusiva con Gloria Ordaz de Telemundo Miami sobre el segundo intento de asesinato contra el ex-presidente Donald Trump.

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Rubio condemns Palestinian resolution targeting Israel at UN

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

Ahead of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, the Palestinian Mission to the UN has submitted a resolution targeting Israel and its control over its historic homeland. The resolution could be voted on as early as this week.

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Senators seek updates from DoD on foreign pharmaceuticals reliance

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Elizabeth Warren, ranking member and chair of the Senate Armed Service Subcommittee on Personnel, led their colleagues, Senators Marco Rubio, Chris Murphy, Joni Ernst, and Mike Rounds, in writing to the Department of Defense (DoD) for an update on its pharmaceutical acquisition strategy following the decision in Acetris Health, LLC v. United States (Acetris), which loosened requirements on federal agencies to preference American-made products in purchasing decisions. The lawmakers raised concerns about the decision’s...

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Duval County's student body primarily comprised of Black students in 2023-24 school year

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

The most represented ethnicity in the Duval County student body in the 2023-24 school year was Black, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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U.S. lawmakers condemn termination of extradition treaty with Honduras

By Duval Times | Sep 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rick Scott joined Representative María Elvira Salazar, Chair of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, along with Senator Bill Cassidy and Representatives Carlos A. Giménez, Mario Díaz-Balart, Mike Waltz, Jenniffer González-Colón, and Keith Self to issue a statement in response to Honduran President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya's decision to revoke the extradition treaty between the United States and Honduras.

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Senator Rick Scott honors Florida's Hispanic communities during Hispanic Heritage Month

By Duval Times | Sep 16, 2024

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Senator Rick Scott released a video recognizing the contributions of the Hispanic community to Florida's history and economy. Florida hosts numerous Hispanic-owned businesses that significantly contribute to the state's economic growth.

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Senate Democrats block Sen. Rick Scott’s proposed legislation on HSAs expansion

By Duval Times | Sep 16, 2024

Senator Rick Scott's IVF Bill Blocked by Senate Democrats

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U.S. lawmakers condemn cancellation of extradition treaty with Honduras

By Duval Times | Sep 16, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has joined Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman Representative María Elvira Salazar, along with Senator Bill Cassidy and Representatives Carlos A. Giménez, Mario Díaz-Balart, Mike Waltz, Jenniffer González-Colón, and Keith Self in issuing a statement condemning Honduran President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya’s decision to revoke the longstanding extradition treaty between the United States and Honduras.

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Rick Scott celebra contribuciones hispanas durante Mes de la Herencia Hispana

By Duval Times | Sep 16, 2024

En celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el Senador Rick Scott publicó un video que destaca las contribuciones de la comunidad hispana a la historia de Florida y su impacto en el desarrollo del estado. Según Scott, las miles de empresas hispanas en Florida son fundamentales para la economía local.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Duval County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Duval Times | Sep 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rubio discusses immigration crime and Chinese influence on One Nation

By Duval Times | Sep 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on One Nation with Brian Kilmeade to discuss illegal immigrant crime and Communist China’s influence in the United States. Below are key points from the discussion.

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Which former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

By Duval Times | Sep 15, 2024

These former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Sep 15, 2024

The following parishes in the Duval Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rubio criticizes Biden-Harris proposal on de minimis rule

By Duval Times | Sep 14, 2024

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a proposed new rule aimed at addressing the de minimis loophole, which allows for duty and tax exemptions on goods valued under $800. This loophole has been increasingly exploited by China to bypass tariffs and continue shipping low-cost and illicit goods into the United States, adversely affecting American businesses.