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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Oct 7, 2023

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

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Duval County School District Education: More students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Duval Times | Oct 6, 2023

There were 129,801 students enrolled in Duval County School District in the 2022-23 school year, an increase over the previous year.

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Congressman John Rutherford Criticizes Removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House

By Duval Times | Oct 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to Congress's vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) expressed his disappointment and criticized the move as a personal vendetta."Today Representative Matt Gaetz (FL-01) led House Democrats and a handful of dissenters in handing the House back to the Far Left. It is a lie to characterize this as anything but a personal vendetta," said Congressman Rutherford.Rutherford further called out Gaetz's inconsistency in his claims to support cutting...

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Senator Marco Rubio Calls Out Pharmaceutical Companies for Deceiving Americans with Ineffective Decongestants

By Duval Times | Oct 2, 2023

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee recently determined that phenylephrine, an ingredient commonly used to treat sinus and nasal congestion, is ineffective in treating these symptoms. This revelation has raised concerns about large pharmaceutical companies continuing to sell products containing phenylephrine while profiting from and deceiving sick Americans.U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has taken action by sending letters to the manufacturing companies demanding answers. In these letters, he seeks to determine if these companies...

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Congressman Rutherford Urges Senate to Swiftly Pass Stopgap Funding Bill

By Duval Times | Oct 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) is urging the Senate to swiftly pass a bipartisan 45-day stopgap funding bill after it was approved in the House of Representatives. The bill aims to prevent a wasteful government shutdown and ensure the continuity of essential operations.In a statement, Congressman Rutherford emphasized the importance of fulfilling their responsibilities as elected officials. He stated, "Voters sent us to Washington to do our jobs and govern. Keeping the government open and operational is the bare minimum...

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Senators Introduce Legislation to Extend Tax Benefits to Intelligence Community

By Duval Times | Oct 2, 2023

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers have reintroduced the Intelligence Community Workforce Agility Protection Act to expand tax benefits to members of the intelligence community who must relocate due to a change in assignment. Currently, intelligence community civilians face tax penalties for job-related relocations, while active-duty military servicemembers are exempt from these penalties.The legislation aims to rectify this disparity and ensure that intelligence community professionals are not burdened with...

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Pregnant Students Rights Act Reintroduced to Protect Pregnant Students and Their Babies

By Duval Times | Oct 2, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Pregnant students in the United States face discrimination and a lack of awareness about their rights and available resources, leaving them feeling like abortion is their only option. In an effort to address this issue, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his colleagues have reintroduced the Pregnant Students Rights Act, a bill that aims to protect the rights of pregnant students and their babies and ensure they are aware of the support they can receive.The bill, also cosponsored by Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Rick...

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Congressman John Rutherford Criticizes House Republicans for Voting to Shut Down Government

By Duval Times | Oct 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) expressed his disappointment today as 21 House Republicans joined Democrats in voting against H.R. 5525, a bill aimed at cutting spending, securing the border, and keeping the government open.In a statement, Rutherford criticized these "rogue Republicans" for their decision, stating, "Today, instead of shutting down our southern border, 21 rogue Republicans led Democrats in a vote to shut down the government, shut down historic spending cuts, shut down paying our servicemembers, and shut...

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How many professional licenses are set to expire in September in Duval County?

By Duval Times | Oct 1, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in September in Duval County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio Highlights the Need to Protect American Jobs and Interests

By Duval Times | Oct 1, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently discussed his Labor Day report on working (and non-working) men on The Aaron Renn Show. During the interview, Senator Rubio emphasized the importance of protecting American jobs and interests. He expressed concern that over the past three decades, economic decisions were made solely based on efficiency, disregarding the national interest and the impact on American workers.Senator Rubio stated, "We made a series of economic decisions over the last 30 years grounded in the belief that when it came to the economy...

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Senators Rubio and Scott Introduce Bill to Simplify Disaster Assistance for Natural Disaster Survivors

By Duval Times | Oct 1, 2023

Survivors of natural disasters who apply for, but do not accept, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans have faced penalties when seeking Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster relief funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This unfair practice is set to change as U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) reintroduce the Disaster Assistance Simplification Act, aimed at prohibiting this unjustified punishment.The current disaster assistance process has been deemed unsynchronized and burdensome for...

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U.S. Senators Introduce HEROIAM SLAVA Act to Impose Sweeping Sanctions on Russian State-Owned Enterprises

By Duval Times | Oct 1, 2023

Washington, D.C. - In response to Russia's unjustified and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Rick Scott (R-FL) have reintroduced the Halting Enrichment of Russian Oligarchs and Industry Allies of Moscow's Schemes to Leverage its Abject Villainy Abroad (HEROIAM SLAVA) Act. This legislation aims to impose sweeping sanctions on all Russian state-owned enterprises, limiting their access to critical U.S. capital.The HEROIAM SLAVA Act, named after the iconic Ukrainian rallying cry and symbol of national...

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Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Raises Concerns about Artificial Intelligence and National Security

By Duval Times | Oct 1, 2023

Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Marco Rubio (R-FL), expressed his fascination with the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and national security during a recent hearing. Rubio highlighted the positives and negatives of technological advances throughout history, emphasizing how they have allowed humans to be more efficient and productive. However, he also expressed concerns about the potential threat of AI replacing human beings in various fields.Rubio acknowledged that AI has already become a part of everyday life, from...

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Senator Rubio Introduces Bill to Protect American Food Producers from Russian Market Distortions

By Duval Times | Oct 1, 2023

Since 2014, America has faced a one-sided Russian embargo that has allowed Russia’s economy to benefit while American food producers have had zero access to the Russian market. This unfair trade practice, which benefits Russia’s economy, continues to this day despite Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in 2022. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is taking a stand against this injustice by reintroducing the

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Congress should think before it regulates AI

By Duval Times | Oct 1, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL)September 26, 2023Washington TimesTo prevent next-generation computer programs from wreaking havoc on American society, some members of Congress want to enact comprehensive regulation at “lightspeed”. However, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is urging caution and thoughtful consideration before jumping into regulating artificial intelligence (AI)."Let’s be...

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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to Host Mobile Office Hours to Assist Constituents with Federal Casework Issues

By Duval Times | Oct 1, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office has announced that they will be hosting in-person and virtual Mobile Office Hours next week to provide assistance to constituents with federal casework issues in their local communities. These office hours aim to offer a more convenient way for constituents who do not live near one of Senator Rubio’s eight regional offices to receive federal casework assistance.The in-person Mobile Office Hours will take place on the following dates and locations:- Monday, September 25, 2023: - Glades County: 12:30pm – 2:30pm EDT at Moore...

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Senator Marco Rubio Introduces No Asylum for CCP Spies Act to Address Border Security Concerns

By Duval Times | Oct 1, 2023

This year alone, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has encountered an estimated 40,000 Chinese nationals along the U.S. northern and southern border. The Biden Administration has left the border wide open, allowing potential spies from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to enter the U.S. and take advantage of America’s generous immigration system.U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and colleagues introduced the No Asylum for CCP Spies Act to prohibit members of communist or totalitarian parties, like the CCP, from being granted asylum in the U.S. The bill aims...

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Senator Marco Rubio Discusses Impeachment Inquiry and Biden's Potential Wrongdoings

By Duval Times | Oct 1, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently spoke out about the U.S. House of Representatives' impeachment inquiry and the potential wrongdoings of President Joe Biden. Rubio expressed his concerns about the misuse of impeachment as a political weapon and emphasized the importance of uncovering evidence through the inquiry process. The senator's remarks came during an interview with Wake Up America. Rubio clarified the distinction between an impeachment inquiry and impeachment proceedings, stating, "Impeachment inquiry and impeachment proceedings are two different...