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Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Demand Plan from Biden to Prevent Mass Migration From Haiti

By Duval Times | Mar 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have demanded answers from President Joe Biden regarding the ongoing crisis in Haiti. In a letter sent to the President, the senators expressed their concerns about the impact of the political unrest and gang violence in Haiti on American national security and families, particularly in Florida."The violence and unrest in Haiti is extremely alarming. Florida is home to a vibrant community of Haitian-Americans, and we join them in praying for their loved ones and the Haitian people, and for an immediate return to...

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Rubio, Scott to Biden: Help Floridians Prepare for a Mass Migration From Haiti

By Duval Times | Mar 15, 2024

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott of Florida have raised concerns to President Biden regarding the potential mass migration of Haitians to the United States in light of the ongoing crisis in Haiti. The senators emphasized the need for a plan to address the unrest in Haiti and prevent any negative impacts on American families, particularly in Florida.In a letter to President Biden, Rubio and Scott expressed their compassion for the people of Haiti while highlighting the risks associated with unvetted foreign nationals entering the country. They urged the...

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Sen. Rubio: TikTok Poses Threat to U.S. Sovereignty

By Duval Times | Mar 15, 2024

Sen. Marco Rubio, a vocal critic of TikTok's ownership by Chinese company ByteDance, has once again raised concerns about the popular social media app's ties to the Chinese Communist Party. In a recent statement, Rubio emphasized the potential risks associated with allowing ByteDance to maintain control over TikTok, citing national security and personal freedom as key issues at stake.Rubio highlighted ByteDance's close affiliation with the Chinese government, pointing out that the company is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party through both legal mandates and...

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Político Rubio Propone Acciones Federales Contra el Tren de Aragua

By Duval Times | Mar 15, 2024

Senator Rubio has raised concerns about the criminal activities of the Tren de Aragua, urging federal intervention to counter the threat posed by the organization. Rubio highlighted the atrocities committed by the group, stating, "Los venezolano-americanos en Miami-Dade me habían advertido hace un tiempo sobre el Tren de Aragua."Calling for decisive action, Rubio proposed, "Es hora de designar al Tren de Aragua como una Organización Criminal Transnacional (TCO, por sus siglas en inglés)." He emphasized the need for immediate measures, declaring, "El presidente Biden debe...

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Mayor of Jacksonville Calls for Unity and Understanding Among Faith Communities

By Duval Times | Mar 15, 2024

The Mayor of Jacksonville delivered a powerful speech at an interfaith event, emphasizing the importance of unity and understanding among people of different faith backgrounds. Quoting from various religious texts, the Mayor highlighted universal values of compassion and love that transcend religious boundaries. He stressed the need to embrace diversity and work towards building a city that welcomes everyone. Acknowledging the challenges posed by hate and divisiveness in today's world, the Mayor urged individuals to rediscover the redemptive power of love. He also...

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Sen. Rick Scott, Marco Rubio & Colleagues Call on Biden to Designate Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization

By Duval Times | Mar 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Rick Scott, along with Senator Marco Rubio, Representative María Elvira Salazar, and a group of colleagues, have urged President Joe Biden to officially designate the notorious Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization. The group of lawmakers emphasized the urgent need for action against the criminal group, which has a history of violence and criminal activities spanning across multiple countries.In a letter addressed to President Biden, the senators and representatives highlighted the grave threat posed by Tren de Aragua, describing...

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

By Duval Times | Mar 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's office is gearing up to provide assistance to constituents through a series of Mobile Office Hours scheduled for next week. The initiative aims to address federal casework issues for individuals in various local communities who may find it challenging to visit one of the senator's regional offices.The announcement includes both in-person and virtual Mobile Office Hours, offering flexibility for constituents to engage with Senator Rubio's staff.In-person Mobile Office Hours will take place on several dates across different counties in Florida....

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Rubio Urges Federal Action Against Tren de Aragua Gang

By Duval Times | Mar 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has called for urgent federal action to combat the growing threat posed by the Tren de Aragua gang, which has been spreading fear and instability across multiple countries and is now establishing a presence in the United States. Rubio emphasized the need for President Joe Biden to mobilize federal resources to address this pressing issue.Rubio, along with U.S. Representative María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and 21 other members of Congress, is urging for the designation of Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO). This...

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Duval County's student body primarily comprised of Black students in 2022-23 school year

By Duval Times | Mar 14, 2024

The most represented ethnicity in the Duval County student body in the 2022-23 school year was Black, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Woodland Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center: 4-star nursing home in Duval County

By Duval Times | Mar 14, 2024

Woodland Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center was one of the 24 for-profit facility nursing homes in Duval County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Rubio, Salazar, Colleagues Urge Biden to Designate Tren de Aragua as Transnational Criminal Organization

By Duval Times | Mar 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) have spearheaded an effort urging President Joe Biden to formally designate the Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization. In a letter signed by a group of colleagues, they emphasized the urgent need to address the brutal activities of this criminal group.According to Senator Rubio, "Tren de Aragua is an invading criminal army from a prison in Venezuela that has spread their brutality and chaos to U.S. cities and small towns." The letter highlights the wide range of criminal activities...

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Sen. Rick Scott & Colleagues Intro Laken Riley Act in Senate, Call for Immediate Consideration

By Duval Times | Mar 14, 2024

Senator Katie Britt expressed, “Make no mistake – Laken Riley’s heartbreaking murder was a direct, preventable consequence of willful open border policies by President Biden and his administration. This commonsense legislation would ensure ICE detains and deports criminal illegal aliens, so more innocent American families do not have to face this kind of unimaginable tragedy.”Senator Ted Budd echoed this sentiment, stating, “States should be able to protect their citizens from the Biden administration’s lawless, open border policies by seeking relief in federal court....

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ICYMI: Rubio Urges Action to Prevent China's Manipulation via TikTok

By Duval Times | Mar 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida has called for action to prevent China from using TikTok against America. In a recent statement, Rubio emphasized the importance of addressing the ownership and control of TikTok by Beijing, highlighting the potential risks it poses to national security and personal liberty.Rubio expressed concerns over the influence of the Chinese Communist Party through TikTok, drawing parallels to the scenario of allowing Beijing to control major American media outlets like the New York Post or Fox News. He questioned why the U.S. should tolerate...

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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Enhance Information Sharing on Foreign Adversaries' Activities in Critical Mineral Sector

By Duval Times | Mar 14, 2024

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Marco Rubio and Chairman Mark Warner, along with their colleagues, have introduced legislation aimed at improving information sharing between the Intelligence Community and U.S. companies regarding foreign adversaries' activities in the critical mineral sector. The bill directs the Director of National Intelligence to develop a strategy for sharing information on tactics used by foreign adversaries to undermine U.S. interests abroad, particularly in relation to critical minerals. This initiative is crucial in light of...

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Sen. Rick Scott Speaks Out Against Rising Inflation Fueled by Bidenomics

By Duval Times | Mar 14, 2024

Senator Rick Scott expressed his concerns about the ongoing inflation crisis in a statement released following the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) data release. He emphasized the need for substantive fiscal reforms to address the significant rise in inflation during the Biden administration, stating, “The federal government needs a major course correction, not more of the failed Bidenomics agenda that’s been fueling inflation for three years.”Highlighting the impact of President Biden's proposed budget, Senator Scott criticized the $7.3 trillion budget, noting that it...

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Senators Rubio, Salazar, and Colleagues Urge POTUS to Designate Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization

By Duval Times | Mar 14, 2024

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) led a letter alongside colleagues, urging President Joe Biden to designate formally the Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization.“The Tren de Aragua is a criminal invading army from a Venezuelan prison that has extended its brutality and chaos to cities and small towns in the U.S. If left unchecked, they will unleash an unprecedented reign of terror, one that reflects the devastation that the Tren de Aragua has already inflicted on communities in Central and South America, especially in countries...

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Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Applaud Passage of Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act Passes Senate

By Duval Times | Mar 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, the Senate unanimously passed Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio’s Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act, which would direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to formally enroll the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP) into the National Estuary Program as an “Estuary of National Significance.” The legislation would federally designate the PPBEP to leverage federal dollars, in coordination with funding by state and local governments, to address water quality and resource challenges in...

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Sen. Rick Scott, Colleagues Call on Biden to Implement Targeted Sanctions on Nicaragua Following Regime’s Religious Persecution

By Duval Times | Mar 14, 2024

Senator Rick Scott, along with Senators Ted Cruz, Tommy Tuberville, and Katie Britt, have penned a letter to President Joe Biden urging the implementation of specific sanctions on Nicaragua in response to the regime's religious persecution. The senators expressed deep concern over the repeated violations of religious freedom in Nicaragua, particularly targeting groups associated with the Catholic Church.The letter addressed the recent actions taken by the Ortega-Murillo regime against Mountain Gateway, a U.S.-based Christian organization with a longstanding missionary...

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Rubio Urges DoD to Prioritize U.S. Service Members Over Ukraine

By Duval Times | Mar 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida has raised concerns over the potential diversion of funds from quality of life projects for American service members to support efforts in Ukraine. In a letter addressed to DoD Secretary Lloyd Austin, Rubio emphasized the importance of prioritizing the needs of U.S. service members above other commitments.Rubio stated, "While I am supportive of assisting allies and partners, the needs of our service members must come first. This means prioritizing the needs of the men and women who put their lives on the line for our country, and as...

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Vivo Healthcare University, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 3 in Q4 2023

By Duval Times | Mar 13, 2024

Vivo Healthcare University was one of the 24 for-profit facility nursing homes in Duval County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.