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Scott and Cammack introduce bill to expand HSAs for covering IVF costs

By Duval Times | Jul 25, 2024

Senator Rick Scott and Representative Kat Cammack have introduced the Increasing Value for Families (IVF) with HSAs Act, aiming to help individuals and families better plan and pay for medical expenses such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). The legislation proposes decoupling Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) from high-deductible health plans and doubling the current contribution limits on HSAs to $8,600 for individuals and $17,100 for families.

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Legislation introduced aiming at preventing anti-Israel boycotting contractors

By Duval Times | Jul 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Jim Risch and 10 of their colleagues to introduce the Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act, which would prohibit the federal government from contracting with entities that boycott the State of Israel. Senator Scott is a staunch supporter of Israel, and when he was Governor of Florida, he signed a law that prohibits state agencies or local governmental entities from contracting with or doing business with companies that boycott Israel. Senators Scott and Risch are joined by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo...

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Rubio introduces bill aimed at preserving continuity of veteran healthcare

By Duval Times | Jul 25, 2024

As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) opens new facilities, many veterans are losing access to the VA’s Community Care Program and their long-term healthcare providers. Veterans across the country, including many in Florida, have reported a loss of care.

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Rubio introduces bill promoting family-centered childcare

By Duval Times | Jul 24, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden-Harris Administration’s Build Back Better agenda created a childcare solution that encourages both parents to work full-time and place their children in third-party childcare facilities. This policy has been criticized for not addressing the diverse needs of many families.

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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden-Harris administration's stance on Israel

By Duval Times | Jul 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Rick Scott, joined by Senator Joni Ernst and colleagues, held a press conference today ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress. The lawmakers criticized the Biden-Harris administration and Senate Democrats for their perceived lack of support for Israel while Americans remain hostage in Gaza.

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Rubio criticizes Secret Service over Trump's safety at rally

By Duval Times | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Fox & Friends to discuss the Secret Service’s failure to protect President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris’s record. Highlights from the interview are provided below, with the full discussion available on YouTube and Rumble.

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Marco Rubio discute política internacional e inflación con Yoly Cuello

By Duval Times | Jul 24, 2024

El senador estadounidense Marco Rubio (R-FL) habló con Yoly Cuello de Actualidad 1040AM sobre diversos temas de la actualidad política, desde la importancia del discurso del Primer Ministro israelí Benjamin Netanyahu ante el Congreso de EE.UU., hasta las elecciones en Venezuela y más.

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Rubio urges DHS action on potential terrorist-tied Gazans entering through Canada

By Duval Times | Jul 24, 2024

Canada has recently increased the number of refugees allowed to enter on temporary resident visas from Israel and the Palestinian Territories, including Gaza and the West Bank. This move has raised concerns that Gazans with potential terrorist ties may enter the U.S. through Canada due to limited reliable records or background checks.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 20

By Duval Times | Jul 23, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senators urge accountability over southern border management

By Duval Times | Jul 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson at a roundtable to hear from whistleblowers about government fraud, waste, and abuse observed at the southern border. The senators urged accountability and transparency from the Biden-Harris administration.

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How many companies in cities across Duval County received FDA citations in Q2?

By Duval Times | Jul 23, 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 second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Duval County in week ending July 20?

By Duval Times | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sen. Rick Scott calls for transparency from Biden-Harris administration following Trump assassination attempt

By Duval Times | Jul 22, 2024

Sen. Rick Scott calls for transparency from Biden-Harris administration following Trump assassination attempt

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Duval County's institutions spent $8,732,935 on basketball teams in 2023

By Duval Times | Jul 22, 2024

Duval County's basketball collegiate teams received $8,732,935 in funding for the 2023 season.

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How many companies in cities in Duval County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By Duval Times | Jul 22, 2024

There were three companies in a city associated with Duval County that received three FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Duval County in week ending July 20?

By Duval Times | Jul 22, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Duval County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Duval County awards $12,915,804 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Duval Times | Jul 21, 2024

Duval County's five universities paid $12,915,804 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Jul 20, 2024

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

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Duval County in week ending July 13

By Duval Times | Jul 19, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Scott and Rosen urge passage of bill denying corrupt lawmakers' pensions

By Duval Times | Jul 19, 2024

Senator Rick Scott and Senator Jacky Rosen have renewed their call for the House of Representatives to pass bipartisan legislation aimed at barring Members of Congress from collecting taxpayer-funded pensions if they are convicted of felonies related to their official duties. The proposed bill, titled the No CORRUPTION (Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now) Act, seeks to prevent Members of Congress from receiving these pensions post-conviction by prolonging the appeals process. This bill passed the Senate last year and is...