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Senator urges immediate action against alleged electoral corruption in Venezuela

By Duval Times | Jul 29, 2024

On July 29, 2024, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris urging their administration to express unwavering support for Venezuelans in their fight for freedom following the alleged corrupt attempt by Dictator Nicolás Maduro to retain power after Sunday's elections. Senator Scott has repeatedly criticized the Biden-Harris administration's sanctions relief, which he claims has benefited Maduro's regime in exchange for a false promise of free and fair elections. Given that the agreement was not honored, Senator Scott demands that...

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Rubio urges Biden to safeguard Supreme Court from proposed reforms

By Duval Times | Jul 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has voiced concerns over President Joe Biden's plans to restructure the Supreme Court, which include implementing term limits and an ethics code. The Washington Post reported on July 16 that Biden intends to endorse these changes, a plan he confirmed on July 29.

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US lawmakers denounce Venezuelan presidential election as fraudulent

By Duval Times | Jul 29, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 27

By Duval Times | Jul 28, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Jul 28, 2024

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

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Duval County in week ending July 20

By Duval Times | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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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Senator urges reimposition of sanctions on Maduro ahead of Venezuelan elections

By Duval Times | Jul 27, 2024

On July 27, 2024, Senator Rick Scott released a statement ahead of Venezuela’s presidential election this Sunday. The regime of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro disqualified the leading opposition candidate, María Corina Machado, from participating in the upcoming presidential elections. Over the last few months, members of Machado’s team have been targeted and even arrested by Maduro's forces.

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Senator Rick Scott urges reimposition of sanctions on Maduro before Venezuelan elections

By Duval Times | Jul 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott issued a statement ahead of the upcoming presidential elections in Venezuela this Sunday. Prior to the elections, the regime of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro disqualified the main opposition candidate, María Corina Machado, from participating. In recent months, members of Machado's team have faced attacks and arrests by Maduro's forces. Since taking office, the Biden-Harris administration has repeatedly taken steps to appease dictators like Maduro and has not defended freedom and democracy in Venezuela and across Latin America.

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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 26, 2024

The only price of premium 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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Marco Rubio apoya elecciones libres en Venezuela

By Duval Times | Jul 26, 2024

Este próximo domingo, el pueblo venezolano tendrá una elección que, de ser legítima, podría poner fin a años de opresión por parte del régimen de Maduro.

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National Retail Federation recognizes Sen. Rick Scott as 'Hero of Main Street

By Duval Times | Jul 26, 2024

Senator Rick Scott was recognized today as a 2024 “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation (NRF). The award, established by NRF in 2013, honors lawmakers who support the retail industry. Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, playing a significant role in driving the U.S. economy and creating jobs across communities. In Florida alone, retail supports over 2.3 million jobs and contributes more than $357.4 billion to economic activity.

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Senator Rick Scott criticizes economic policies amid rising consumer prices

By Duval Times | Jul 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of Senator Rick Scott’s weekly update on actions addressing America's debt crisis and rising inflation, following the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ Core PCE Report showing June prices paid by consumers for goods and services increased 2.6% over the year, Senator Scott released a statement highlighting perceived failures of Bidenomics and what he terms "Harris Price Hikes" resulting from the Biden-Harris administration’s tax-and-spend agenda. According to Senator Scott, inflation has risen more than 20% since the current administration took office.

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Senators urge denial of prisoner transfer request for Zacarias Moussaoui

By Duval Times | Jul 26, 2024

Twenty-three years ago, the United States was attacked by Islamic terrorists on September 11, 2001. Now, Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person convicted in a U.S. court for his role in the attack, has requested the U.S. Department of Justice to allow a prisoner transfer to his home country of France.

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Lawmakers introduce act to ensure continuity in veteran healthcare

By Duval Times | Jul 26, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has joined Senator Marco Rubio in introducing the Ensuring Continuity in Veterans’ Health Act, aimed at requiring the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consider continuity of healthcare when determining if a veteran should see a community provider. The legislation responds to concerns that as the VA opens new facilities, many veterans are losing access to the VA’s Community Care Program and their long-term healthcare providers.

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Rubio staff hosts virtual mobile office hours for federal casework assistance next week

By Duval Times | Jul 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office will host virtual 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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Senator Rick Scott criticizes price hikes and inflation under the Biden-Harris administration

By Duval Times | Jul 26, 2024

El Senador Rick Scott critica los aumentos de precios de Harris, los fracasos de Bidenomics y publica una actualización semanal sobre la crisis inflacionaria de Biden-Harris

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

By Duval Times | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of regular 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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Rubio introduces bill aiming at strengthening U.S.-India security partnership

By Duval Times | Jul 25, 2024

The U.S.-India partnership is considered crucial in countering influences from Communist China. To enhance this relationship, it is essential to strengthen strategic diplomatic, economic, and military ties with New Delhi.

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Senator Rick Scott calls for daily briefings on Trump assassination attempt

By Duval Times | Jul 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Twelve days after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, which resulted in fatalities and severe injuries to other individuals, Senator Rick Scott is once again urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and U.S. Secret Service (USSS) to hold daily public press conferences. The senator's demand aims to provide updates to the American public and address questions regarding the incident, accountability measures, and future prevention strategies.

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Senators urge DOJ to deny transfer request of convicted 9/11 terrorist

By Duval Times | Jul 25, 2024

On July 25, 2024, Senator Rick Scott led a letter with 11 of his colleagues to President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland, urging the denial of Zacarias Moussaoui's request to be transferred to France to serve the remainder of his life sentence. Moussaoui is the only individual convicted in a U.S. court for his involvement in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.