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News from July 2024

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Duval County in week ending July 27

By Duval Times | Jul 31, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rubio introduces bills addressing China's influence through sanctions

By Duval Times | Jul 31, 2024

Communist China has rapidly expanded its campaign to undermine U.S. and partner interests while oppressing individuals for their faiths. Meanwhile, bodies within the United Nations have advocated against U.S. efforts to stem these activities.

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Rubio introduces bill aiming to remove statute of limitations on espionage

By Duval Times | Jul 31, 2024

Former U.S. ambassador Manuel Rocha, identified as a spy for the Cuban regime, recently pled guilty to anti-American espionage. The extent of Rocha’s activities included various crimes, constrained by statutes of limitation that require charges within specific timeframes. Cases like Rocha's, where crimes remain undiscovered for years, highlight the need for stronger deterrents against foreign infiltration in the U.S. government.

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Rubio introduces bill to deter Chinese influence in Ukraine

By Duval Times | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced a bill aimed at deterring Chinese influence in Ukraine's reconstruction efforts. This move comes amid concerns that Beijing is aiding Moscow in its conflict with Ukraine through increased trade and the provision of dual-use technology.

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Legislation introduced to protect US maritime ports from Chinese investment

By Duval Times | Jul 31, 2024

Senators Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, and Mark Kelly have introduced the Strategic Ports Reporting Act to address concerns over Chinese investment in key maritime ports. The proposed legislation mandates the U.S. Department of Defense to develop an interagency strategy report aimed at countering potential threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party's expanding global maritime network.

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US senators criticize recent presidential elections in Venezuela

By Duval Times | Jul 31, 2024

On Sunday, the people of Venezuela voted in an election that was dubious from the start and was neither free nor fair.

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Marco Rubio discusses Middle East conflicts and U.S. policies on Hannity

By Duval Times | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on Hannity to discuss Israel’s ongoing conflict and the perceived shortcomings of the Biden-Harris Administration. Highlights from the interview are provided below, with the full conversation available on YouTube and Rumble.

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Rick Scott criticizes Chuck Schumer for delaying defense authorization act

By Duval Times | Jul 31, 2024

On July 31, 2024, Senator Rick Scott, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and ranking member of the SASC Personnel Subcommittee, criticized Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on the Senate floor for delaying consideration of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Scott emphasized that this delay sends a signal of weakness at a time when global threats are increasing.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Duval County in week ending July 27?

By Duval Times | Jul 31, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, 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 July 27

By Duval Times | Jul 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Bipartisan bill targets Chinese-made drones over national security concerns

By Duval Times | Jul 30, 2024

Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of the bipartisan Countering CCP Drones and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement Act alongside Senator Mark Warner, Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. The legislation aims to blacklist Chinese drone companies Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI) Technologies, Autel Robotics, and other entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). These companies would be cut off from U.S. telecommunication infrastructure by being included on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Covered List, which identifies...

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Senator urges recognition of Edmundo González ahead of OAS meeting on Venezuelan elections

By Duval Times | Jul 30, 2024

Ahead of tomorrow's Organization of American States (OAS) meeting regarding the results of Venezuela's 2024 presidential elections, Senator Rick Scott spoke with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and issued a statement urging the Biden-Harris administration to recognize Edmundo González as the legitimate president-elect of Venezuela. The current situation in Venezuela, according to Scott, is a direct result of what he describes as the failed appeasement policies of the Biden-Harris administration towards Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.

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Senator Marco Rubio discusses national security and electoral integrity issues

By Duval Times | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on The Charlie Kirk Show to discuss various issues, including the attempted assassination of President Trump, Nicolás Maduro’s alleged theft of the Venezuelan election, and potential fraudulent donations on ActBlue. Below are key points from the interview.

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Bill introduced to protect U.S. maritime ports from foreign adversaries

By Duval Times | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Rick Scott (R-FL) have introduced the Strategic Ports Reporting Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding U.S. maritime ports from adversarial access, particularly from Chinese entities. The proposed legislation mandates the U.S. Department of Defense to create an interagency strategy report to address this growing concern.

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Senior Biden official aligns with Rubio on risks from U.S.-China dependence

By Duval Times | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) questioned U.S. Department of State Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell during a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing on strategic competition with Communist China.

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Senator Rick Scott urges recognition of Edmundo González at OAS meeting

By Duval Times | Jul 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of tomorrow’s Organization of American States (OAS) meeting regarding the results of the 2024 Venezuelan Presidential election, Senator Rick Scott spoke with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and issued a statement demanding the Biden-Harris administration recognize Edmundo González as the legitimate president-elect of Venezuela.

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Rubio introduces bill targeting adversarial financial systems

By Duval Times | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Sanctions Evasion Prevention and Mitigation Act, aiming to counteract financial systems employed by China, Russia, and Iran to circumvent U.S. sanctions. The bill seeks to ensure that adversarial nations face economic repercussions for actions including human rights abuses and terrorism promotion.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Duval County in week ending July 27?

By Duval Times | Jul 29, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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US lawmakers denounce Venezuelan presidential election as fraudulent

By Duval Times | Jul 29, 2024

Ayer, el pueblo de Venezuela votó en una elección que fue dudosa desde el principio y la cual no fue ni libre ni justa.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Biden administration to recognize Edmundo González as Venezuelan president-elect

By Duval Times | Jul 29, 2024

On July 29, 2024, Senator Rick Scott issued a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, urging them to support Venezuelans in their struggle for freedom following Nicolás Maduro's contested election. Senator Scott criticized the Biden-Harris administration's sanctions relief, which he claims has empowered Maduro.