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Sen. Rick Scott’s No Budget No Pay Act Makes National Taxpayers Union List of “No-Brainer” Legislation Congress Should Pass

By Duval Times | Dec 11, 2023

Senator Rick Scott's No Budget No Pay Act has been included in the National Taxpayers Union's (NTU) annual "No-Brainers" list. This list comprises ten pieces of legislation that have received bipartisan support and are widely endorsed. The No Budget No Pay Act, introduced by Senator Scott, aims to hold Members of Congress accountable by mandating that they pass the annual budget resolutions and appropriations bills on time, or risk losing their taxpayer-funded salaries.In expressing his motivation behind the legislation, Senator Scott emphasizes the dire financial...

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Sen. Rick Scott Reintroduces Bill to Stop Biden Admin Purchase of Chinese-Made COVID Tests at Taxpayer Expense

By Duval Times | Dec 11, 2023

Senator Rick Scott has reintroduced the No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist Chinese COVID Tests Act, a bill aimed at preventing the use of federal funds to purchase at-home COVID-19 tests that are imported from or manufactured in Communist China. The bill has gained support from Senators Roger Marshall, Josh Hawley, and Mike Braun, as well as Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger.In a letter sent to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra last month, Senator Scott and Congresswoman Harshbarger urged the Biden administration to cease using federal funds to purchase...

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Rubio, Smith: Crack Down on Hostile Hong Kong Outposts

By Duval Times | Dec 11, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) are calling for a crackdown on hostile Chinese outposts in the United States. In an article published on RealClear World, Rubio and Smith argue that the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) in the U.S. are complicit in the persecution of pro-democracy leaders and serve as a propaganda arm for Beijing.The authors highlight the fact that the U.S. has granted diplomatic privileges and immunities to the HKETOs based on the assumption that Hong Kong would remain free from communist rule....

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Rubio Urges U.S. to Support Argentina's Milei

By Duval Times | Dec 11, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has called on President Joe Biden to stand by Argentina's newly inaugurated President, Javier Milei. In an op-ed published on Medium, Rubio expressed his concern about the Biden Administration's alienation of pro-U.S. leaders in Latin America and emphasized the importance of supporting leaders who align with American values.Rubio praised Milei as a "breath of fresh air" and highlighted his commitment to aligning with the United States and its ally, Israel. He also noted Milei's refusal to join BRICS, the Beijing-led trade group that empowers...

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Duval County Education: 53,579 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

There were 53,579 Black students enrolled in Duval County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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EE.UU. debería apoyar al presidente electo Milei

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

El presidente Joe Biden debería darle la bienvenida al presidente electo Milei de Argentina, ya que es importante fortalecer las alianzas en Latinoamérica y el Caribe. En estos momentos, es difícil encontrar aliados en la región y la Administración Biden ha estado alienando a los líderes pro-EE.UU. a través de una política de críticas y descuido.Según un artículo en La Nación, Milei es considerado un aliado y EE.UU. debería apoyarlo. Además, aquellos autodenominados marxistas en la región son abiertamente hostiles a EE.UU. y aplauden a nuestros adversarios. Líderes como...

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Winter Haven Step Up Academy standout Dorian James’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, December 9

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Nate Lliteras, former Seward High School standout, played on Saturday, December 9 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Madison-Ridgeland Academy standout Trent Coleman’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, December 9

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

The North Florida Ospreys won 64-56 in their NCAA D1 game against the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday, December 9.

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Windermere Preparatory School standout Jaylen Smith’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, December 9

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Saturday, December 9, Miami Country Day School standout Jasai Miles competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

The North Florida Ospreys won 64-56 in their NCAA D1 game against the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday, December 9.

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On Saturday, December 9, former Glynn Academy standout Max Hrdlicka’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Saturday, December 9, Northwest High School standout Ametri Moss competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Saturday, December 9, Hagerty High School standout Jah Nze competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

The North Florida Ospreys won 64-56 in their NCAA D1 game against the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday, December 9.

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Jake van der Heijden, former Ravenscroft School standout, played on Saturday, December 9 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

The North Florida Ospreys won 64-56 in their NCAA D1 game against the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday, December 9.

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On Saturday, December 9, former Providence School of Jacksonville standout Mason Lee’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

The North Florida Ospreys won 64-56 in their NCAA D1 game against the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday, December 9.

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On Saturday, December 9, former The Ensworth School standout Chaz Lanier’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Which former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11?

By Duval Times | Dec 9, 2023

These former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Dec 9, 2023

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

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Sen. Rick Scott: Jobs Reports Show Why Americans Can’t Trust Anything Biden Says on the Economy

By Duval Times | Dec 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott released a statement today criticizing the Biden administration for its handling of the economy, following the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' November Jobs report. The report claimed job growth of 199,000 jobs, but Senator Scott pointed out that approximately 41,000 of those were union workers returning to the workforce after recent strikes. In his statement, Senator Scott accused the administration of misleading the American people and stated that the mainstream media has failed to hold President Biden accountable for his...