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News from May 2024

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Rubio critica políticas fronterizas diciendo permiten entrada a miembros potenciales de ISIS

By Duval Times | May 21, 2024

La política fronteriza del presidente Biden le deja la puerta totalmente abierta a ISIS

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Senators introduce SENIOR Act targeting elderly isolation

By Duval Times | May 21, 2024

In Florida and across the country, a growing number of senior citizens are experiencing mental and physical health issues, largely driven by an epidemic of loneliness. Despite public health officials raising concerns, the issue has not yet been addressed through major legislation.

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Senators demand repayment from VA over unjustified bonuses

By Duval Times | May 21, 2024

On May 21, 2024, Senator Rick Scott, alongside Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and other Republican colleagues, addressed a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) demanding the repayment of nearly $11 million in unjustified bonuses distributed to senior executives within the VA. The letter also calls for the immediate dismissal of those responsible for these actions. The correspondence is cosigned by U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Cynthia Lummis...

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Senator Marco Rubio discusses enduring hope for a free Cuba

By Duval Times | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently spoke with Ninoska Pérez on La Poderosa 670 AM, discussing the enduring desire for a free Cuba, particularly on May 20th, the island's Independence Day.

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Rubio discusses election denial hypocrisy and Trump trial on Hannity

By Duval Times | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently appeared on Hannity to discuss his concerns about perceived hypocrisy in the legacy media regarding election denial, as well as his thoughts on the ongoing Trump trial.

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Rubio criticizes Biden's immigration policies as potential threat from ISIS

By Duval Times | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has criticized President Joe Biden's immigration policies, claiming they provide a clear pathway for ISIS-K to enter the United States, thereby increasing the risk of terrorist attacks on American soil.

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Sen. Rick Scott backs democracy in Taiwan as new government assumes power

By Duval Times | May 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rick Scott, known for his support of Taiwan, today expressed his endorsement for the inauguration of Taiwan’s new democratically-elected government and President Lai Ching-te. In 2022, Senator Scott visited Taiwan to meet with then-President Tsai Ing-Wen and other senior officials. The discussions revolved around the significance of a robust U.S.-Taiwan relationship in terms of trade, defense, and national security policies.

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Senator Rubio comments on death of Iranian President Raisi

By Duval Times | May 20, 2024

News outlets worldwide have confirmed the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, along with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and others. In response to these recent events, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released a statement.

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Senators Rubio, Scott request update on projected disaster funding shortfall

By Duval Times | May 20, 2024

The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is once again projected to be depleted during the hurricane season. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell, requesting information on current DRF levels, an estimate of when the funds will be exhausted, and a contingency plan for that eventuality.

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Scott and Rubio demand answers from FEMA on projected disaster funding shortfall

By Duval Times | May 20, 2024

Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have written to Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), expressing their concerns about the projected exhaustion of the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) ahead of the hurricane season. This communication follows reports that FEMA anticipates the DRF will be depleted by August 2024, potentially necessitating an immediate needs funding designation as early as June.

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Senators urge Biden's opposition against ICC's targeting of Israel

By Duval Times | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) recently led a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to oppose the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) attempts to politically target Israel. The senators called for a swift and strong response should the ICC proceed with arrest warrants.

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Rubio discusses abortion, immigration, and media bias on NBC's Meet the Press

By Duval Times | May 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press to discuss a range of topics, including his stance on abortion, the illegal mass migration crisis, and what he sees as hypocrisy in legacy media's coverage of election denial.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | May 18, 2024

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

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5% of citizens unemployed in Duval County in 2021

By Duval Times | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Duval County hit 5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Senator Rick Scott updates on Biden's inflation crisis

By Duval Times | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his efforts to address the United States' debt crisis and rising inflation. This week, reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that key federal government inflation indicators, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI), increased more than expected, exerting further pressure on family budgets and small businesses. Since President Joe Biden took office, the CPI has risen by 19.9%, while the PPI has increased by 19.4%. Following this week's PPI announcement, Senator Scott issued...

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Congressman Rutherford questions DOJ's enforcement of FACE Act

By Duval Times | May 17, 2024

U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) has issued a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, raising concerns over the Department of Justice's (DOJ) enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. The congressman alleges that the DOJ has not adequately responded to attacks on places of worship and pregnancy centers.

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Senator Rubio's office to host mobile office hours next week

By Duval Times | May 17, 2024

The office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has announced that it will host in-person Mobile Office Hours next week. This initiative is designed to assist constituents with federal casework issues within their local communities. The move offers a more convenient way for those who do not live near one of Senator Rubio’s eight regional offices to receive federal casework assistance.

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Sen. Rick Scott updates on efforts against rising US debt crisis and inflation

By Duval Times | May 17, 2024

Senator Rick Scott recently released a weekly update detailing his efforts to address the mounting debt crisis and escalating inflation in America. This comes in the wake of reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicating that key federal inflation indicators, namely the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), have seen an upward trend. This surge has further burdened American families and small businesses financially.

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Senators introduce legislation to reform Alternatives to Detention program

By Duval Times | May 17, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has collaborated with Senator Bill Hagerty and their colleagues to propose the Reshape Alternatives to Detention (ATD) Act. This legislation aims to address the Biden Administration's alleged misuse of ATD by mandating that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) exhaust all available detention facilities before resorting to ATD. It also ensures that undocumented immigrants on the non-detained docket are enrolled in ATD and GPS monitoring throughout their immigration proceedings.

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Senator Scott criticizes Biden's decision to remove Cuba from terrorism list

By Duval Times | May 16, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden's decision to remove the Cuban regime from the U.S. list of nations that are not cooperative with counterterrorism efforts. This move by the Biden administration marks a reversal of Cuba’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, which was made under the Trump administration in January 2021.