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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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Rubio urges DOJ action against Venezuelan crime group

By Duval Times | Sep 20, 2024

Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan transnational criminal organization involved in human trafficking, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, and money laundering, continues to pose a threat to communities across the United States. In response to calls from Congress members, the Biden-Harris Administration designated Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Crime Organization (TCO) in July 2024.

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Rubio criticizes handling of envoy's suspension by Biden-Harris State Department

By Duval Times | Sep 20, 2024

Following the suspension of Rob Malley, the U.S. Special Envoy for Iran, for being a potential counterintelligence threat, Republican Senators demanded an investigation into the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) concluded that the U.S. Department of State mishandled Malley’s suspension and violated the Department’s protocols and procedures.

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Rubio introduces bill demanding extradition of American fugitives from Cuba

By Duval Times | Sep 20, 2024

Since Fidel Castro took power in Cuba, the regime has offered a safe haven to criminal fugitives seeking to escape justice. Currently, there are at least 90 fugitives receiving safe harbor in Cuba. From convicted felon Joanne Chesimard to William “Guillermo” Morales, the Cuban dictatorship is protecting individuals charged with terrorism, hijacking, kidnapping, drug offenses, and murder.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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70.9% of college applicants to Duval County's 23 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

Duval County's 23 universities admitted an estimated 70.9% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.

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Rick Scott leads bill enhancing security for presidential nominees

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

On September 19, 2024, in Washington, D.C., Senator Rick Scott, along with 12 colleagues, introduced the Protect Our Presidents Act. This legislation aims to enhance U.S. Secret Service (USSS) protection for presidential nominees to match the level provided to a sitting U.S. president. The bill follows two assassination attempts on President Donald Trump within a span of 65 days.

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Senator Rick Scott introduces bill offering $100M reward for Nicolás Maduro's arrest

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

On September 19, 2024, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Securing Timely Opportunities for Payment and Maximizing Awards for Detaining Unlawful Regime Officials (STOP MADURO) Act. The proposed legislation aims to increase the maximum reward from $15 million to $100 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. This reward would be funded by seized assets from Maduro, his regime officials, and their co-conspirators, rather than taxpayer money.

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Rubio and Merkley introduce bill targeting forced labor practices in China

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced the No Funds for Forced Labor Act, which mandates the U.S. Secretary of Treasury to direct U.S. executive directors at international financial institutions to oppose projects that utilize forced labor, particularly in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).

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Rubio introduces bill targeting tariff evasion by Chinese manufacturers

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act, aimed at closing a loophole in U.S. trade law that allows Chinese manufacturers to evade tariffs by shifting production to third countries with favorable trade terms, such as Mexico, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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Senators demand answers from DOJ over unprosecuted human trafficking case

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

Following recent reports from South Florida that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has refused to pursue federal criminal charges against individuals involved in a human trafficking operation, Senator Rick Scott led his colleagues in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding answers. The operation reportedly involved Ecuadorian and Chinese nationals smuggled into the Florida Keys. According to these reports, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida declined to file federal...

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Rubio urges Biden Administration enforcement of new laws sanctioning Iran

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

This year, both the Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability Act (MAHSA) and the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act (SHIP) were successfully signed into law (P.L. 118-50). However, the Biden-Harris Administration has failed to meet the deadlines to enforce the law and sanction the corresponding entities. There is currently no indication that the Biden-Harris Administration will fully implement the law. Instead, the administration appears set on appeasing the Iranian regime.

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Senators propose $100M reward for arresting Nicolás Maduro

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

On September 19, 2024, in Washington, D.C., Senator Rick Scott, joined by Senator Marco Rubio, announced the introduction of the Securing Timely Opportunities for Payment and Maximizing Awards for Detaining Unlawful Regime Officials (STOP MADURO) Act. This legislation proposes increasing the maximum reward from $15 million to $100 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The reward would be paid using seized assets from Maduro and his associates, not taxpayer funds.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Duval County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rubio discusses foreign involvement in assassination attempts on President Trump

By Duval Times | Sep 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on The Ingraham Angle to discuss potential foreign involvement in assassination attempts on President Trump. Below are the highlights from his discussion.

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Rubio addresses complexities surrounding big tech's role against foreign influence operations

By Duval Times | Sep 18, 2024

Vice Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL) of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence delivered opening remarks during a hearing on the responsibilities of U.S. technology companies to help secure the nation from foreign influence operations in the 2024 elections.

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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden-Harris administration's handling of rising violent crime

By Duval Times | Sep 18, 2024

Senator Rick Scott hosted a press conference today in Washington, D.C., with fellow Republican senators to address what they describe as the dangerous consequences of the Biden-Harris administration’s policies on crime and border security. According to Scott, these policies have led to an increase in violent crime across the United States.

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Senators condemn UN resolution targeting Israel

By Duval Times | Sep 18, 2024

Ahead of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly vote on a resolution submitted by the Palestinian Mission targeting Israel, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio and their colleagues in releasing a joint statement condemning the proposal.

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Rubio questions Meta on biased fact-checking policy ahead of 2024 elections

By Duval Times | Sep 18, 2024

Vice Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL) of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence questioned Meta President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg on fact-checking policies at Facebook and Instagram during a hearing on the responsibility of U.S. tech companies to help secure the nation from foreign influence operations in the upcoming 2024 elections.

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Senators introduce bill aiming to limit executive regulatory powers

By Duval Times | Sep 18, 2024

On September 18, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Rand Paul and Congresswoman Kat Cammack in Washington, D.C., to introduce the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act. The legislation aims to shift power back to Congress from the administrative state. U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn, Steve Daines, Mike Lee, Marco Rubio, and Eric Schmitt are cosponsors in the Senate.