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Rubio Discusses Immigration and Military Recruitment Crisis

By Duval Times | Jan 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently appeared on Fox and Friends to address several pressing issues, including illegal immigration, transparency in border negotiations, and the military recruitment crisis. Rubio expressed his concerns about the lack of enforcement of immigration laws under the current administration and its impact on the ongoing border crisis. He highlighted the need for President Biden to take decisive action to secure the border, stating, "He can seal the border right now. He can help reinstate Remain in Mexico, reinstate safe third country, and stop...

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Sen. Rick Scott Forces Fed to Change Bank Program, Stop Allowing Big Profits off Taxpayers

By Duval Times | Jan 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Federal Reserve has announced changes to its Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) following the demands made by Senator Rick Scott. The program, originally designed to assist American businesses and families, has been exploited by big financial institutions to profit off taxpayers. Until now, these institutions could borrow from the BTFP at a low interest rate and invest the borrowed funds in reserves at the Federal Reserve, earning a higher interest rate and making a profit from the difference.Senator Rick Scott expressed his satisfaction with the...

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Rubio: How to Fix Military Recruitment Crisis

By Duval Times | Jan 25, 2024

The U.S. armed forces faced a significant setback last year when they fell short of their annual recruitment goals by 41,000 individuals. In order to restore confidence and address this military recruitment crisis, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida has outlined a three-fold approach. Rubio's insights were recently shared in an article published in the Washington Examiner.Rubio emphasizes the importance of understanding the reasons behind the loss of confidence in the armed forces. According to him, three difficult truths need to be acknowledged. Firstly, the...

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Mayor Deegan Launches River City Readers Literacy Initiative

By Duval Times | Jan 24, 2024

Mayor Deegan of Jacksonville will be launching the River City Readers Literacy Initiative on January 27th. The kickoff event will take place at the Jacksonville Public Library, Main Branch, where attendees will have the opportunity to participate in various activities and receive free books and backpacks.The event will feature a special performance by author Vincent Taylor and appearances by Jaxson de Ville, the ROAR Cheerleaders, and the Jaguars D-Line. Additionally, PBS Kids Characters will be present to entertain and engage the young attendees.One of the main...

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Rubio, Duckworth Question NIH on Omission of Goal to “Lengthen Life”

By Duval Times | Jan 24, 2024

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) have raised concerns about the National Institutes of Health (NIH) revising its mission statement by eliminating its commitment to "lengthen life." The senators have sent a letter to NIH Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, requesting an explanation for this change.In their letter, Rubio and Duckworth express concern about the potential impact of removing "lengthen life" from the NIH's mission statement. They emphasize that this change could have negative consequences for people's attitudes towards the quality of...

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Sen. Rick Scott: Republicans Cannot Let Biden’s Open Border Policies Become Law

By Duval Times | Jan 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott, along with a group of Republican senators, held a press conference today to express their concerns about President Joe Biden's open border policies. The senators warned against the potential consequences of allowing these policies to become law.During the press conference, Senator Scott emphasized the need to secure the border and stop illegal immigration. He criticized the proposed "border deal," stating that it would only serve to codify Biden's open-border agenda into law. He expressed his frustration with the lack of metrics and...

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Rubio Reintroduces Bills to Improve Flood Risk Awareness for Property Owners and Homebuyers

By Duval Times | Jan 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has reintroduced two bills aimed at enhancing flood risk awareness for property owners and prospective homebuyers. The first bill, called the Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act, was initially introduced in October 2021. This legislation seeks to address the issue of potential homebuyers being unaware if a property is located in a flood zone, which can lead to significant financial hardships after a natural disaster. The bill would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide a disclosure notice to potential...

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Rubio: Debemos Solucionar la Crisis de Reclutamiento Militar

By Duval Times | Jan 24, 2024

Las fuerzas armadas de EE.UU. están enfrentando una crisis de reclutamiento militar, habiendo fallado en cumplir sus objetivos anuales de contratación por 41,000 personas el año pasado. Esta situación está teniendo un impacto significativo en la capacidad operativa de las fuerzas armadas, con buques de la Armada norteamericana quedándose sin tripulación y los oficiales del Ejército reduciendo sus configuraciones de tropas.El senador Marco Rubio ha destacado la importancia de abordar esta crisis y ha señalado que "necesitamos restaurar la confianza de los norteamericanos...

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Sens. Rick Scott & Colleagues Call for Withdrawal of EV Mandate

By Duval Times | Jan 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Senator Rick Scott, has sent a letter to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) calling for the withdrawal of the Biden administration's proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. The proposed standards, which aim to increase the average fleet-wide fuel economy, would effectively mandate the mass production of electric vehicles (EVs) and phase out gas-powered cars and trucks.In the letter, the lawmakers express their concern that the...

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Senators Rick Scott & Tim Scott Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution

By Duval Times | Jan 23, 2024

Senators Rick Scott and Tim Scott, along with Congressman John Moolenaar, have introduced a resolution designating January 21 through January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week. The resolution aims to highlight the importance of providing quality education options for all children in the United States.Senator Tim Scott emphasized the need for every child to have access to a quality education, regardless of their zip code. He said, "It is unacceptable that today – in the United States of America – millions of kids who grew up just like I did still lack access to...

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Rubio Joins the Ingraham Angle to Discuss Illegal Immigration and Border Security

By Duval Times | Jan 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently appeared on The Ingraham Angle to discuss the pressing issues of illegal immigration and border security. In the interview, Rubio highlighted the need for reforms in the asylum process and the parole program, which he argued were being abused.Rubio emphasized the importance of executing the existing laws regarding immigration. He pointed out that while the laws have remained the same from the Trump administration to the Biden administration, the way they are applied and executed has changed. Rubio stated, "Trump had the same laws...

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Por Si Se Lo Perdió: Rubio Resalta la Importancia de Guyana como Aliado Estratégico de EE.UU.

By Duval Times | Jan 23, 2024

La crisis en Guyana está poniendo a prueba las prioridades en política exterior de la Administración Biden, según un informe publicado recientemente. El país sudamericano, del tamaño del estado de Idaho, podría convertirse en el próximo foco de tensión global debido a la amenaza del narco-dictador venezolano Nicolás Maduro, quien busca apoderarse del territorio de Esequibo, rico en recursos naturales y que representa casi dos tercios de la porción continental de Guyana.Maduro convocó fraudulentamente a un referéndum en diciembre para reclamar la soberanía sobre la zona...

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Looming Guyana Crisis Tests Biden Foreign Policy Priorities

By Duval Times | Jan 23, 2024

The ongoing crisis in Guyana is posing a significant challenge to President Biden's foreign policy priorities. The threat of Venezuelan narco-dictator Nicolás Maduro to seize Guyana's resource-rich Essequibo region has raised concerns about the stability of the region.According to U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, "Guyana could very well be the next global flashpoint." The discovery of the world's fourth-largest oil reserves in Guyana in 2015 has attracted significant attention. This development is not only good news for the people of Guyana but also presents a test for the Biden...

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Inflation costs Florida families $1,000 a month. Congress must cut spending to fix it

By Duval Times | Jan 23, 2024

Inflation is taking a toll on Florida families, costing them an extra $1,000 a month, according to Senator Rick Scott. The senator argues that the cause of this inflation is America's massive debt and reckless spending. He believes that it's time for Congress to take responsibility and address the issue by cutting spending.According to the congressional Joint Economic Committee Republicans' state inflation tracker, inflation in Florida has increased by $1,069 a month since President Joe Biden took office. This has resulted in a loss of $11,400 in buying power for Florida...

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Selective Outrage Surrounding Confederate Monument Removal in Springfield Park

By Duval Times | Jan 23, 2024

It has been nearly one month since the last Confederate monument was removed from Springfield Park, but some members of the City Council are still trying to create distractions and undermine the mayor. The latest controversy revolves around an administrative technicality related to the zero-dollar contract with ACON Construction for the statue removal. However, it is important to note that curing of a contract has occurred numerous times in the past, including during the previous administration.In fact, over the past four fiscal years, there have been 32 instances of...

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Sen. Rick Scott: Inflation costs Florida families $1,000 a month. Congress must cut spending to fix it

By Duval Times | Jan 23, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has written an op-ed for the Tampa Bay Times, criticizing the Biden administration's tax-and-spend agenda and its impact on inflation. According to Senator Scott, inflation is costing Florida families an extra $1,000 per month, erasing $11,400 in buying power since President Biden took office.Scott emphasizes the need to address the reckless spending agenda of the current administration, which he believes is fueling the problem of inflation. He points out that there is a massive disconnect between Wall Street, Washington, and the media, and how the...

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Rubio Suggests Fixes to Military Recruitment Crisis

By Duval Times | Jan 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has highlighted the severity of the military recruitment crisis in the United States, stating that it is more dangerous than we may realize. Last year, the military branches fell short of their annual recruitment goals by 41,000 recruits. This comes at a time when the nation is facing a new era of multipolar geopolitics, with China emerging as a powerful adversary.Rubio emphasizes that the "peace dividend" is not looking promising for America in light of this recruitment crisis. As a response, he suggests a threefold approach for...

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Rubio: Tax Reform Can Be Pro-work and Pro-family

By Duval Times | Jan 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has written a letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal, responding to the recent editorial titled "Mr. Smith's Lousy Tax Deal". While Rubio agrees with certain points made in the editorial, he believes that the editorial board is mistaken in labeling tax cuts for parents as "income redistribution."Rubio commends House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith for not replicating President Biden's child allowance in the proposed tax reform. However, he believes that the House Republicans can do more. The current deal would index the $2,000...

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FDA: 1 company in cities within Duval County received 12 citations in Q4 2023

By Duval Times | Jan 21, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Duval County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the fourth quarter of 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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On Saturday, January 20, former Bishop John J. Snyder High School standout Gyasi Powell’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Duval Times | Jan 21, 2024

The game took place in Jacksonville, Florida.