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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden-Harris administration over job growth discrepancies

By Duval Times | Aug 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address the economic crisis and rising inflation in the United States. This week, following reports showing that the U.S. had created 818,000 fewer jobs than claimed by the Biden-Harris administration over the past year, Senator Scott criticized the administration's statements on X:

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Florida lawmakers urge extended public commentary on state park development proposal

By Duval Times | Aug 23, 2024

Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio, Representative Brian Mast, and state and local officials in a letter to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida’s Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) board members. They urged the officials to hold more substantial public comment periods to allow Floridians and stakeholders to voice their opinions on a recent proposal that would permit the construction of golf courses and hotels in Florida state parks.

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Senator Rick Scott urges crackdown on rebranded chinese firms evading US laws

By Duval Times | Aug 23, 2024

Sen. Rick Scott Calls on Biden-Harris Admin to Crack Down on Chinese Companies’ ‘Rebranding’ Efforts to Circumvent U.S. Laws

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Rubio's office to hold mobile office hours for federal casework assistance

By Duval Times | Aug 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office will host in-person Mobile Office Hours next week to assist constituents with federal casework issues in their respective local communities. These office hours offer constituents who do not live close to one of Senator Rubio’s eight regional offices a more convenient way to receive federal casework assistance.

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US senators condemn Venezuelan Supreme Court decision on election results

By Duval Times | Aug 23, 2024

Hace casi un mes, el pueblo venezolano votó por Edmundo González Urrutia como su presidente electo. Ayer, el Tribunal Supremo de Justicia del régimen de Maduro optó por legitimar lo que ha sido calificado como fraude electoral.

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Senator Rick Scott addresses economic crisis in weekly update

By Duval Times | Aug 23, 2024

Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update addressing America's economic crisis and rising inflation. This week, following reports indicating the U.S. added 818,000 fewer jobs than the Biden-Harris administration had claimed over the past year, Senator Scott criticized the administration's job growth assertions on X.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Duval County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Duval Times | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 17

By Duval Times | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Duval Times | Aug 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senators urge Biden to deny visas for certain UN General Assembly attendees

By Duval Times | Aug 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, ahead of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York next month, Senator Rick Scott led Senators Tom Cotton, Joni Ernst, Marco Rubio, and Markwayne Mullin in a letter to President Biden urging him to deny visas to leaders from Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela. The Senators stated that the United States must prevent the UN General Assembly from becoming a platform for these leaders to gain credibility and promote views that pose significant threats to national security.

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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell ahead of Jackson Hole speech

By Duval Times | Aug 22, 2024

On August 22, 2024, Senator Rick Scott issued a statement criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell ahead of his scheduled speech at Jackson Hole. Senator Scott condemned Powell for failing to act in the best interests of American families and not meeting targets for reducing the Federal Reserve's balance sheet.

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Bipartisan senators introduce VALOR Act supporting democratic transition in Venezuela

By Duval Times | Aug 22, 2024

Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Jim Risch, Michael Bennet, Bill Cassidy, and Bill Hagerty in announcing the Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act (VALOR Act). This legislation aims to establish U.S. policy in support of a transition to democratic order in Venezuela. The bill will be led in the House by Representatives Maria Salazar and Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

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Senator Rick Scott joins Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart in condemning Biden-Harris Administration

By Duval Times | Aug 21, 2024

El Senador Rick Scott se unió al Senador Marco Rubio y a los Representantes Mario Díaz-Balart, María Elvira Salazar y Carlos A. Giménez para enviar una carta al Secretario de Estado Antony Blinken y al Secretario de Seguridad Nacional Alejandro Mayorkas exigiendo respuestas y condenando los informes recientes de que la administración permitió que un agente de alto nivel del Partido Comunista Cubano ingresara a Estados Unidos.

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Rubio questions Biden administration on admission of Cuban official

By Duval Times | Aug 21, 2024

Recently, a high-ranking member of the Cuban Communist Party, Manuel Menendez Castellanos, was granted entry into the United States through Miami International Airport. Current immigration law prohibits members of communist parties from entering the United States. This breach in national security is of great concern and the Biden Administration must answer for this decision.

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Lawmakers condemn administration over reported entry of Cuban communist official

By Duval Times | Aug 21, 2024

On August 21, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio and Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, María Elvira Salazar, and Carlos A. Giménez in addressing a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. The letter condemns the Biden-Harris Administration for reportedly allowing a high-level Cuban Communist Party operative to enter the United States.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Aug. 10

By Duval Times | Aug 19, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Aug 17, 2024

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

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Duval County in week ending Aug. 10

By Duval Times | Aug 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Duval County in week ending Aug. 10

By Duval Times | Aug 17, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Biden-Harris administration to support Venezuela's elected president

By Duval Times | Aug 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After President Biden expressed support for a new election in Venezuela, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to President Biden urging the Biden-Harris administration to back the Venezuelan people's fight for democracy. He called for support of opposition leader María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia as the elected president.