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Rubio, Warner Praise Passage of Intel Authorization Act

By Duval Times | Dec 14, 2023

The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence has passed the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, a crucial piece of legislation that authorizes funding, provides legal authorities, and enhances congressional oversight for the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). The IAA was included in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and is now awaiting approval from the House of Representatives before heading to the president for his signature.Senator Marco Rubio, the Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, emphasized the...

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Sen. Rick Scott Secures Big Wins for Florida with Passage of National Defense Authorization Act

By Duval Times | Dec 14, 2023

Dec 14 2023WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and ranking member of the SASC Personnel Subcommittee, celebrated the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (FY 24 NDAA). Senator Scott has been a staunch advocate for Florida's military installations, service members, veterans, and national security. This year's NDAA includes significant wins for Florida, such as a 5.2% pay raise for service members and the approval of Senator Scott's legislation to ban federal agencies from...

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ICYMI: Rubio Lambasts Woke Child Welfare Rules

By Duval Times | Dec 14, 2023

In a recent article published on Public Discourse, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) criticizes President Joe Biden's child welfare regulations, arguing that they will leave thousands of foster children without a home for the holidays. Rubio highlights the shortage of foster homes and adoptive parents as a significant problem that needs urgent attention.Rubio points out that instead of addressing this issue and expanding the number of foster homes and adoptive parents, the Biden administration is imposing regulations that conform to a left-wing sexual ideology. He argues...

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Sens. Rick Scott, Tom Cotton & Colleagues Condemn "From the River to the Sea" Slogan as an Antisemitic Call for the Destruction of Israel

By Duval Times | Dec 14, 2023

Washington, D.C. - A group of senators led by Rick Scott and Tom Cotton has introduced a resolution condemning the slogan "From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free." The senators argue that this slogan, which has been used by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists, is not only antisemitic but also a call for the destruction of the Jewish state.The resolution comes in response to the recent atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists during their attack on October 7th, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 innocent people, including at least 33 Americans. The terrorists...

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Rubio: Biden Admin’s 45X Credit is a Playground for Foreign Companies

By Duval Times | Dec 14, 2023

The U.S. Treasury has recently released guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act's "45X" production tax credits. However, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has expressed concerns about how this credit could potentially benefit foreign companies, including those with ties to Communist China. In a statement, Senator Rubio criticized the Biden Administration's approach, stating that the credit has become a playground for foreign adversaries.According to Senator Rubio, the Treasury's guidance fails to address the issue of foreign companies profiting from American subsidies. He...

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Duval County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Duval Times | Dec 13, 2023

In Duval County schools, 4.3% of students enrolled identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

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CCP-Owned Propaganda Machines Attack Sen. Rick Scott Over Chinese Sewage Garlic

By Duval Times | Dec 13, 2023

Three pro-China and CCP-owned state media outlets have launched an attack on Senator Rick Scott, criticizing his recent letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. In the letter, Senator Scott urges the Department of Commerce to investigate the food safety of garlic grown in Communist China. Reports have suggested that the garlic is being cultivated in human sewage, then bleached and harvested under abhorrent conditions, often involving slave labor.Reacting to the Communist Chinese propaganda, Senator Rick Scott responded, "If you didn’t think the dangers of Communist...

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Rubio Urges Pope Francis to Call for Immediate Release of Bishop Álvarez

By Duval Times | Dec 13, 2023

Recent information indicates that Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos has been a victim of torture while unjustly detained by the criminal and illegitimate regime of Ortega-Murillo in Nicaragua. Bishop Álvarez is a pillar of faith for the Catholic community in Nicaragua due to his unwavering defense of the Catholic Church. Earlier this year, the regime gave Bishop Álvarez the option to forcibly exile himself abroad and renounce his Nicaraguan nationality, but he refused to leave his homeland.In response to this situation, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to Pope...

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Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio Introduce Bill Mandating Chinese Financial Firms Use Auditors Without Communist Ties

By Duval Times | Dec 13, 2023

Today, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have introduced the Trusted Foreign Auditing Act, a bill aimed at protecting U.S. investors and capital by requiring Chinese companies to use independent auditors not controlled by the Communist Party. This legislation is a response to the failure of Chinese companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges to comply with U.S. securities law.Senator Rick Scott emphasized the need for transparency and accountability, stating, "Companies controlled by the CCP operate in complete secrecy with no transparency into their books or business...

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Rubio, Risch, Colleagues Call on Biden to Sanction Kirchner and Family for Corruption

By Duval Times | Dec 13, 2023

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jim Risch (R-ID) have sent a letter to President Biden, urging the administration to take immediate action against former President and Vice President of Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, and her family members for their involvement in significant acts of corruption. The letter, signed by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Bill Hagerty (R-TN), highlights the need to hold Kirchner and her family accountable for their actions.The senators are calling on President Biden to utilize the tools available under...

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Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Introduce Resolution Congratulating FSU Football for Undefeated Season, 2023 ACC Championship Victory

By Duval Times | Dec 13, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate to congratulate the Florida State University (FSU) football team for their undefeated season and victory in the 2023 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's outstanding performance despite facing adversity and injuries throughout the season.According to the resolution, the FSU Seminoles finished the regular season undefeated for the sixth time in program history. They clinched their 16th ACC Football Championship since joining...

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Sen. Rick Scott: PPI Inflation Report Shows High Prices Are Still Crushing Small Businesses

By Duval Times | Dec 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has revealed that inflation continues to rise, causing concerns for small businesses. Since President Joe Biden took office, the PPI has increased by 17.4%, according to Senator Rick Scott.Senator Rick Scott expressed his concerns about the impact of rising prices on small businesses and families in Florida. He highlighted the struggles they face in affording their daily expenses and the additional burden imposed by inflation. He emphasized the need to address the...

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Rubio, Colleagues Question FDA Standards for Medical Manufacturing Inspections

By Duval Times | Dec 13, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and a group of his colleagues have raised concerns about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) standards for foreign drug and medical device production. In a letter addressed to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, the senators criticized the agency's lax and infrequent inspections of foreign facilities and requested information about plans to increase the frequency of inspections abroad.According to the letter, the FDA completed only eight inspections of Chinese drug manufacturers and zero inspections of Chinese device manufacturers in...

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Rubio Introduces Bill Protecting American Manufacturing Ahead of Further Biden Climate Credits

By Duval Times | Dec 13, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced legislation aimed at protecting American manufacturing and preventing foreign adversaries, including Communist China, from benefiting from U.S. tax credits. The move comes ahead of the Biden Administration's release of guidance for the "45X" production tax credit.In a statement, Senator Rubio expressed concerns about the Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act, which he believes gives foreign entities, including foreign adversaries, the opportunity to receive generous tax credits at the expense of American...

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Rubio, Stefanik, Colleagues Introduce Bill Mandating Chinese Financial Firms Use Auditors Without Communist Ties

By Duval Times | Dec 13, 2023

In an effort to address the non-compliance of Chinese companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges with U.S. securities law, Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Elise Stefanik have introduced the Trusted Foreign Auditing Act. This legislation aims to protect U.S. investors and capital by mandating that Chinese companies use independent auditors without ties to the Communist Party.Senator Marco Rubio, who introduced the bill, expressed his concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding Chinese companies operating in the U.S. He stated, "We have allowed Chinese...

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Rubio, Shaheen Urge NCAA to Promote Women’s Flag Football

By Duval Times | Dec 13, 2023

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) have written a letter to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker, urging the organization to promote women's flag football programs in colleges and universities across the country. The letter comes after the recent announcement that flag football will be included as an official Olympic sport at the 2028 Summer games.Currently, only the institutions of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) offer women's flag football programs, with more than 30 schools...

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Duval County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Duval Times | Dec 12, 2023

There were 21,655 Hispanic students enrolled in Duval County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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It’s Time to Shed Some Light on U.S. Investment in Communist China

By Duval Times | Dec 12, 2023

A recent investigation has revealed concerning information about U.S. investment in China. According to the report, hundreds of millions of dollars from U.S. index funds are flowing into companies that have been tasked by the Chinese Communist Party to weaken America. These companies have dangerously opaque accounting practices, making it difficult to track their activities and assess potential risks.In response to these findings, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik have called for increased transparency and accountability in U.S. investment in...

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Sen. Rick Scott Joins Bipartisan Push Condemning United Nations’ Inaction on Hamas’ Sexual Violence Against Women

By Duval Times | Dec 12, 2023

Senators Rick Scott, Jacky Rosen, Joni Ernst, Kirsten Gillibrand, Susan Collins, and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ben Cardin have led a bipartisan group of 27 colleagues in condemning the United Nations (UN) for its inaction regarding Hamas' widespread sexual violence against women in Israel on October 7, 2023. In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the senators called for an independent investigation into Hamas' acts of sexual violence and held the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)...

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Rubio Calls Out Corporations’ Hypocrisy: How Can You Boycott X and Not TikTok?

By Duval Times | Dec 12, 2023

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has called out the hypocrisy of corporations boycotting X (formerly known as Twitter) while continuing to post on TikTok, a social media platform controlled by Communist China. Rubio sent a letter to 18 companies, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Disney, highlighting the double standard of boycotting an American social media application while maintaining a presence on a platform controlled by America's greatest adversary.In his letter, Rubio expressed his concern over the companies' decision to boycott X due to its association with...