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Rubio, Cardin y Cassidy Emiten Comunicado Sobre Venezuela

By Duval Times | Apr 8, 2024

Senators Marco Rubio, Ben Cardin, and Bill Cassidy have issued a bipartisan statement regarding the situation in Venezuela. They expressed deep concerns about the upcoming presidential elections in light of the ongoing repression of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado by the criminal regime of Maduro.According to the senators, "El régimen de Maduro ha ignorado el Acuerdo de Barbados y le ha demostrado al mundo que no se detendrá ante nada para socavar a su oponente, María Corina Machado. Machado se enfrenta a un narco-régimen que se aferra al poder reprimiendo y...

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Sen. Rick Scott Honors Life of Jereima “Jeri” Bustamante on 6th Anniversary of Her Passing

By Duval Times | Apr 8, 2024

Senator Rick Scott introduced a resolution today to honor the memory of Jereima ‘‘Jeri’’ Bustamante, his former press secretary, who tragically passed away six years ago. In his statement, Senator Scott fondly remembered Jeri, saying, “I can’t believe it’s been six years since the world lost Jeri. Six years since we saw her bright smile, heard her contagious laughter or felt her magnetic and kind presence when she entered a room. Jeri will forever hold a special place in the hearts of all of us who had the honor of meeting her, because she would automatically become your...

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Which former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Duval Times | Apr 7, 2024

These former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Apr 6, 2024

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

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Sen. Rick Scott Demands Answers on Social Security Solvency Ahead of SSA Administrator Visit

By Duval Times | Apr 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Senator Scott continues to demand answers on Social Security solvency ahead of SSA Administrator Martin O’Malley’s visit to Florida. During a recent hearing in the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Senator Scott pushed Administrator O’Malley on the Biden administration’s failure to address looming insolvency issues within the Social Security Trust Fund that threaten future benefits. President Biden failed to address these issues while pushing more massive spending that would increase the national debt by $6.4 trillion over the next four years....

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Next Week: Rubio Staff Hosts Mobile Office Hours

By Duval Times | Apr 5, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office has announced the hosting of in-person and virtual Mobile Office Hours next week to provide assistance to constituents with federal casework issues in their respective local communities. These office hours aim to offer a more convenient way for constituents who do not live close to one of Senator Rubio’s regional offices to receive federal casework assistance.The in-person Mobile Office Hours schedule includes multiple locations across different counties in Florida next week. On Monday, April 8, the office hours will begin in...

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Jacksonville Human Rights Commission Hosts Annual Fair Housing Expo with a Focus on Affordable Housing

By Duval Times | Apr 5, 2024

The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission Annual Fair Housing Expo is set to return with a focus on affordable, sustainable, and attainable housing for residents. The keynote address at the expo will be delivered by Ms. Rothstein, a noted author who will also be giving away free copies of her latest book, Just Action. Dr. Rudy Jamison, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission, expressed gratitude for Ms. Rothstein's presence, stating, "Few experts understand the complicated relationship between Jim Crow policies half a century ago and the affordable...

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El Senador Rick Scott critica las mentiras de Biden sobre el informe de empleo

By Duval Times | Apr 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Senador Rick Scott ha criticado las afirmaciones del Presidente Biden sobre el informe de empleo de marzo, destacando discrepancias importantes en la situación laboral de Estados Unidos. Scott publicó una declaración donde cuestiona la narrativa presentada por el gobierno actual y expone su perspectiva sobre la economía del país.Según el Senador Rick Scott, el informe de empleo revela una realidad preocupante: "Este informe de empleo muestra que los empleos a tiempo completo han disminuido otra vez, cayendo 6,000 mes tras mes mientras que los empleos...

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Sen. Rick Scott Slams Biden’s Lies About Bad Jobs Report

By Duval Times | Apr 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In response to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March jobs report, Senator Rick Scott criticized President Biden's economic policies, accusing them of causing harm to American families. Scott highlighted the increase in part-time employment by 691,000 jobs in March 2024 and the decrease in full-time jobs, emphasizing the challenges faced by individuals in coping with rising inflation.Senator Rick Scott stated, “President Biden has led America into economic disaster and families in Florida and all across America are paying the price for his failures." Scott...

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ICYMI: Rubio Exposes ByteDance Ties to China’s Military-Industrial Complex

By Duval Times | Apr 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has raised concerns about the implications of ByteDance's connections with China's military-industrial complex. According to Rubio, the Chinese Communist Party utilizes ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to manipulate and spy on Americans through the popular social media platform.Rubio highlighted that ByteDance is closely involved with China's security forces, with agreements in place to spread propaganda and enhance China's "national security matrix" through ByteDance's platforms. Additionally, ByteDance has been actively involved...

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Sen. Rick Scott Demands Transparency Following Biden Admin Approval of Additional Iran Sanctions Waivers

By Duval Times | Apr 4, 2024

Senator Rick Scott, along with several of his colleagues, has demanded transparency from the Biden administration after the approval of another Iran sanctions waiver. The waiver, potentially worth billions of dollars, has raised concerns among the senators regarding the accessibility of sanctioned Iranian funds that could be used to fund terrorism. In a letter addressed to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the senators expressed their worries about the implications of the latest waiver on national security.In the letter, the...

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Sen. Rick Scott Demands President Biden Reimpose Sanctions Against the Maduro Regime

By Duval Times | Apr 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rick Scott has called on President Biden to take immediate action and reimpose sanctions on Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. Scott criticized the Biden administration for lifting sanctions on Maduro in October 2023, a decision he described as a mistake that played into Maduro's hands.In a statement, Senator Rick Scott stated, "President Biden and his administration got played by Dictator Nicolás Maduro and his thugs. It is absolutely pathetic that the president of the United States ran into the arms of a ruthless, murdering dictator and did...

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El Senador Rick Scott exige al Presidente Biden que vuelva a imponer sanciones contra el régimen de Maduro

By Duval Times | Apr 4, 2024

El Senador Rick Scott ha exigido al Presidente Biden que vuelva a imponer sanciones contra el régimen de Maduro en Venezuela. Scott criticó la decisión de la administración Biden de levantar las sanciones en octubre de 2023, afirmando que fueron engañados por Nicolás Maduro y sus seguidores.En sus declaraciones, el Senador Scott expresó su descontento con la actuación de la administración Biden: “El presidente Biden y su administración fueron engañados por el dictador Nicolás Maduro y sus matones. Es absolutamente ridículo que el presidente de los Estados Unidos cayera en...

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Sen. Rick Scott Joins Colleagues in Letter to FTC Criticizing Senate Democrats’ Interference in Oil and Gas Mergers

By Duval Times | Apr 3, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott and a group of Senate Republicans have penned a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) criticizing Senate Democrats for what they perceive as political meddling in oil and gas mergers. Scott, along with Senators Ted Cruz, Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, and 34 other Republican colleagues, are urging the FTC to conduct a fair and impartial review of recent oil and gas mergers.In the letter addressed to FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan, the GOP senators emphasize the importance of basing the review on facts and economic realities rather...

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Rubio: EV Policies Enable Impending Auto Bloodbath

By Duval Times | Apr 3, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida has raised concerns about the impact of current policies on the American auto industry. In an article published on April 3, 2024, in the Washington Examiner, Rubio highlighted the growing threat posed by Chinese auto manufacturers and the potential consequences for the U.S. economy.Rubio pointed out that China has significantly improved the quality of its products and quadrupled its auto exports since 2020, with a particular focus on electric vehicles. While Chinese vehicles have not yet made a substantial impact in the United States,...

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ICYMI: Rubio Urges Addressing Both TikTok and Big Tech

By Duval Times | Apr 3, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida has called for addressing the issues posed by both TikTok and Big Tech companies, emphasizing the need to hold them accountable. Rubio highlighted the dangers associated with these entities in a recent statement to the Daily Caller on April 3, 2024.Rubio expressed concerns about the opposition to separating TikTok from Chinese control, noting that some Americans may underestimate the threat posed by TikTok or fear that focusing on TikTok may divert attention from the accountability of American Big Tech companies. He stressed the...

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Get Covered Jax! Campaign Successfully Reduces Uninsured Rate in Jacksonville

By Duval Times | Apr 3, 2024

The Get Covered Jax! campaign in Jacksonville has proven to be a success, with a 34% decrease in the number of uninsured individuals in Duval County. Mayor Deegan expressed his excitement about the campaign's impact, stating, “I am thrilled that Get Covered Jax! was so successful. I want Jacksonville to be a healthier city because health, both physical and mental, is key to our economic prosperity."Dr. Joshi, Chief Health Officer for the City of Jacksonville, highlighted the importance of the campaign's success, stating, “More people will now have access to preventative...

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Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio, Reps. Byron Donalds & Greg Steube Call on FEMA to Halt NFIP Cost Increases in Lee County

By Duval Times | Apr 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, along with Congressmen Byron Donalds and Greg Steube, have jointly addressed a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell, urging the agency to reverse its recent decision impacting National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Lee County, Florida.The letter expressed concerns over FEMA's move to eliminate discounts for some NFIP policyholders in Lee County, particularly the community premium discount of 25 percent. This decision, if implemented, would result in higher...

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Sen. Rick Scott Slams Biden’s Medicare Cuts

By Duval Times | Apr 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Senator Rick Scott criticized the Biden administration's decision to cut Medicare Advantage benefits for the second consecutive year, impacting millions of seniors, particularly those in Florida. Highlighting the repercussions of the cuts, Senator Scott emphasized the financial strain it would impose on Florida seniors, stating, "I will be fighting like hell to reverse this terrible decision that hurts our seniors."Senator Scott's Protect Our Seniors Act aims to safeguard Social Security and Medicare benefits while ensuring the long-term stability...

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Sens. Rick Scott & Tom Cotton in Letter to Biden: Hosting Iraqi Prime Minister is Inappropriate, Undermines Israel

By Duval Times | Apr 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Rick Scott and Senator Tom Cotton, along with six congressional colleagues, have expressed their concerns to President Joe Biden regarding the upcoming visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to the White House in April. In a letter addressed to President Biden, the senators highlighted their deep apprehensions about the meeting.The letter, co-signed by Senators Ted Budd and Bill Hagerty, as well as Congressmen Jake Ellzey, French Hill, Mike Turner, and Mike Waltz, emphasized that hosting Prime Minister al-Sudani at this time could...