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Senators Call Out Biden for Lack of Transparency on Voter-Mobilization Plans

By Duval Times | Nov 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott has joined Senator Bill Hagerty and their colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden expressing concerns over the lack of transparency regarding the use of taxpayer dollars to implement Executive Order 14019. The order instructed federal agencies to engage in voter mobilization efforts and submit plans to the White House for doing so.The senators are particularly concerned about the potential violation of the Antideficiency Act, which prohibits agencies from using federal funds without congressional authorization. In their...

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Rubio Presses Blinken to Update Restricted Entities List of the Cuban Regime

By Duval Times | Nov 29, 2023

In 2017, the U.S. Department of State published the List of Restricted Entities in Cuba to prohibit transactions with entities affiliated with the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) and/or the Ministry of Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR). Both MININT and MINFAR are responsible for countless human rights abuses against the Cuban people. The list has not been updated since 2021, and both dictator Díaz-Canel and members of the Cuban military have taken advantage of this situation to create new entities to illegally evade existing sanctions and engage in transactions with...

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Rubio Urges Blinken to Update Cuban Regime's Restricted Entities List

By Duval Times | Nov 29, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has called on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to update and expand the Cuba Restricted Entities List. The list, which was first published in 2017, aims to prevent transactions with entities affiliated with the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) and the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR), which have been responsible for numerous human rights abuses against the Cuban people.Rubio's letter to Blinken highlights the need to address the growing number of entities that have emerged since the list was last updated in 2021....

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Sen. Rick Scott Leads House & Senate Conservatives in Press Conference on Fiscal Sanity, Border Security in Upcoming Spending Bills

By Duval Times | Nov 29, 2023

In a press conference held today in Washington, D.C., Senator Rick Scott was joined by several conservative lawmakers to emphasize the importance of fiscal responsibility and border security in the upcoming supplemental and appropriations bills. Senator Scott was joined by Senators Mike Braun, Mike Lee, Ron Johnson, and Roger Marshall, as well as members of the House Freedom Caucus, including HFC Chair Scott Perry and Representatives Chip Roy, Bob Good, and Andy Biggs.During the conference, Senator Rick Scott stressed the need for fiscal sanity in government spending,...

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Sen. Rick Scott: No Conditions on Israel Aid Until Every Hamas Terrorist is Dead

By Duval Times | Nov 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a strong statement today, Senator Rick Scott criticized Democrats' demands to impose new conditions on Israel aid and restrict Israel's actions in self-defense. Senator Scott emphasized the atrocities committed by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists during their recent attack on October 7th, resulting in the deaths of over 1,400 innocent people, including 33 Americans. Additionally, hundreds of Israelis, including several Americans, have been taken hostage by Hamas.Senator Scott has been an ardent supporter of Israel's right to defend itself and has been...

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Rubio Demands Investigations Into Biden Staff Ceasefire Letter

By Duval Times | Nov 28, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has called for investigations into more than 500 Biden Administration employees who signed an open letter urging President Biden to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Rubio alleges that these employees may be using their positions in the federal government to undermine efforts to support Israel and may have potentially violated the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from participating in partisan political activities at work.Rubio sent letters to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel and U.S. Inspectors Generals, demanding that...

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Jonathan Kurtas, former Lake Norman Charter High School standout, played on Saturday, November 25 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The game took place in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

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On Saturday, November 25, former Grovetown High School standout Zach Bell’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-90 in their NCAA D1 game against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Saturday, November 25.

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Marcus Niblack, former Wildwood Middle/ High School standout, played on Saturday, November 25 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The game took place in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

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Lucas Gibb, former Miami Beach Senior High School standout, played on Saturday, November 25 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The game took place in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

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Bryce Workman, former Sickles High School standout, played on Saturday, November 25 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-90 in their NCAA D1 game against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Saturday, November 25.

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DeeJuan Pruitt, former Grant Union High School standout, played on Saturday, November 25 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The game took place in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

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On Saturday, November 25, Orange Park High School standout Josiah Sabino competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-90 in their NCAA D1 game against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Saturday, November 25.

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On Saturday, November 25, former Andrew Jackson High School standout Stephon Payne III’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-90 in their NCAA D1 game against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Saturday, November 25.

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Ridge View High School standout Donovan Rivers’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, November 25

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The game took place in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

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On Saturday, November 25, former A.c. Flora High School standout Robert McCray V’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The game took place in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

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Park Center Senior High standout Jarius Cook’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, November 25

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-90 in their NCAA D1 game against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Saturday, November 25.

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On Saturday, November 25, former Simeon Career Academy High School standout Jalen Griffith’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-90 in their NCAA D1 game against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Saturday, November 25.

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South Walton High School standout Carson Brown’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, November 25

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-90 in their NCAA D1 game against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Saturday, November 25.

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Gyasi Powell, former Bishop John J. Snyder High School standout, played on Saturday, November 25 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Nov 26, 2023

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 91-90 in their NCAA D1 game against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Saturday, November 25.