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News from February 2024

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Rubio Files Amendments to Foreign Aid Bill

By Duval Times | Feb 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has submitted five amendments to the $95 billion foreign aid package, which aims to provide assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. In a statement, Senator Rubio emphasized the need to prioritize the security of American citizens and address the ongoing border issues.Rubio stated, "Assistance to our allies abroad is important, but America's priority must be protecting our citizens from the invasion occurring along our southern border. President Biden continues to fail at his most basic responsibilities. We cannot continue sending money...

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Rubio, Colleagues Push DOD to Prioritize Defense Industrial Base Needs

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and a group of bipartisan colleagues have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Lloyd Austin, urging the department to prioritize funding and address the challenges highlighted in the recently released National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS).The NDIS emphasizes the erosion of the U.S. defense industrial base since the end of the Cold War, and the need for a resilient industrial base to meet the threat posed by the People's Republic of China (PRC). In the letter, the senators state that reforms are necessary to...

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Sen. Rick Scott Leads Congressional Letter Calling Out Biden Admin for Pause on Florida LNG Export Permits

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

Sen. Rick Scott, along with Senator Marco Rubio and members of the Florida Delegation in the House of Representatives, sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their concerns about the Biden administration's pause in approving permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects, particularly in the state of Florida. The letter highlights the potential economic, environmental, and national security consequences of this pause.The letter emphasizes Florida's pivotal role in U.S. LNG exports and the direct impact that any decisions made in this regard will have on...

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Rutherford, Scott Lead Congressional Letter Urging Biden Admin to Reconsider Pause on Florida LNG Export Permits

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of lawmakers from Florida, led by Congressman John Rutherford and Senator Rick Scott, have sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their concerns about the pause on new export permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG). The letter emphasizes the negative impacts of interrupting U.S. LNG exports and the potential reliance on foreign adversaries to meet global energy needs.Congressman Rutherford stated, "U.S. LNG exports provide our allies a source of stable, clean, American-made fuel that they rely on to meet their energy needs."...

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Sens. Rick Scott & Ted Cruz Introduce Legislation to Prevent DHS from Halting Lawful Commerce to Instead Process Illegal Aliens

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

Senators Rick Scott and Ted Cruz have introduced the Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act in an effort to prevent the Biden administration from closing commercial ports of entry and diverting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staff from facilitating lawful commerce to processing illegal aliens. The bill, supported by Senators Pete Ricketts, Mike Lee, and Marsha Blackburn, aims to hold the administration accountable for its actions and protect American businesses and consumers.Senator Rick Scott emphasized the importance of securing the border and limiting...

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Rubio Discusses Migration Crisis and Border Security

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently appeared on Your World with Neil Cavuto to discuss the migration crisis and the importance of prioritizing the security of the U.S. border. During the interview, Rubio highlighted the dangers of neglecting our own security while focusing on the security of foreign nations.Rubio emphasized the need to secure the U.S. border before providing foreign aid, citing the concerns raised by the Venezuelan migrant community. He stated, "I’m very close to the Venezuelan migrant community that have been coming here [to the United States]. Over...

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Marco Rubio's Office to Host Mobile Office Hours for Constituents

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's office has announced that they will be hosting Mobile Office Hours next week to provide assistance to constituents with federal casework issues. 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 Mobile Office Hours will be held both in-person and virtually. In-person sessions will take place on Tuesday, February 13th in Polk County and on Thursday, February 15th in Seminole County. The specific locations and timings...

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El Senador Rick Scott actualiza sobre la crisis inflacionaria de Biden

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

El Senador Rick Scott ha publicado una actualización semanal sobre sus esfuerzos para abordar la crisis de deuda y el aumento de la inflación en Estados Unidos. En su comunicado, el Senador Scott expresa su preocupación por el impacto de la inflación en las familias de Florida y en los estadounidenses de todo el país.Según el Senador Scott, desde que el Presidente Biden asumió el cargo, su agenda económica, conocida como "Bideconomía", ha perjudicado a los estadounidenses y a sus billeteras. La inflación general ha aumentado más del 17%, lo que está llevando a la quiebra...

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Marco Rubio discusses Special Counsel's report, open borders, and Middle East crisis on The Guy Benson Show

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently appeared on The Guy Benson Show to discuss several pressing issues, including the special counsel’s report, America’s open border, and the crisis in the Middle East. During the interview, Rubio didn't hold back in expressing his concerns and criticisms.Rubio started by addressing President Biden's handling of classified documents, stating, "The president is lying when he says he was cleared of wrongdoing." He highlighted how the special counsel found that Biden disclosed classified information from his notebook to a ghostwriter,...

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On Thursday, February 8, Northwest High School standout Ametri Moss competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Thursday, February 8, Windermere Preparatory School standout Jaylen Smith competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Hagerty High School standout Jah Nze’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, February 8

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

The North Florida Ospreys lost 74-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Alabama Lions on Thursday, February 8.

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Trent Coleman, former Madison-Ridgeland Academy standout, played on Thursday, February 8 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

The North Florida Ospreys lost 74-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Alabama Lions on Thursday, February 8.

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Josiah Sabino, former Orange Park High School standout, played on Thursday, February 8 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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DeeJuan Pruitt, former Grant Union High School standout, played on Thursday, February 8 in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Thursday, February 8, Seward High School standout Nate Lliteras competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

The North Florida Ospreys lost 74-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Alabama Lions on Thursday, February 8.

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On Thursday, February 8, Winter Haven Step Up Academy standout Dorian James competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Thursday, February 8, Grovetown High School standout Zach Bell competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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On Thursday, February 8, former Lake Norman Charter High School standout Jonathan Kurtas’ college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 59-55 in their NCAA D1 game against the Central Arkansas Bears on Thursday, February 8.

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On Thursday, February 8, Wildwood Middle/ High School standout Marcus Niblack competed in NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Feb 9, 2024

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 59-55 in their NCAA D1 game against the Central Arkansas Bears on Thursday, February 8.