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News from October 2024

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Senators propose cutting US funds if UN downgrades Israeli participation

By Duval Times | Oct 23, 2024

Senator Rick Scott, alongside Senators Jim Risch and Tom Cotton, has announced the introduction of the Stand with Israel Act. This legislative initiative is backed by 26 other senators and aims to cease U.S. funding to United Nations (UN) agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or restrict Israel's participation. The announcement was made in anticipation of the Senate and House reconvening in November.

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Bill introduced to safeguard US agriculture from Chinese influence

By Duval Times | Oct 23, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has collaborated with Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Pete Ricketts to introduce the Securing American Agriculture Act. This legislation aims to protect domestic agriculture supply chains and lessen America's dependence on foreign adversaries. Additional support for the bill comes from Senators Tammy Baldwin, Mike Braun, John Barrasso, John Cornyn, Shelley Moore Capito, Deb Fischer, Cynthia Lummis, and Eric Schmitt.

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Scott and Brecheen introduce Debt-Per-Citizen Transparency Act amid growing national debt concerns

By Duval Times | Oct 23, 2024

Senator Rick Scott and Congressman Josh Brecheen have introduced the Debt-Per-Citizen Transparency Act in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation mandates that all cost estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) detail how a bill will influence the debt-to-citizen ratio.

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How many companies in cities across Duval County received FDA citations in Q3?

By Duval Times | Oct 22, 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 third quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Saving Privacy Act introduced by Senators Scott and Lee targets data overreach

By Duval Times | Oct 22, 2024

Senators Rick Scott and Mike Lee have introduced the Saving Privacy Act, a legislative proposal aimed at addressing government overreach in the collection of Americans' financial data. This bill seeks to protect personal financial information from unwarranted government surveillance.

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Senators introduce bill targeting campus antisemitism after increase in incidents

By Duval Times | Oct 22, 2024

Following the terrorist attack against Israel on October 7, 2023, and a reported rise in antisemitism on college campuses, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have introduced the Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act. This bill aims to hold Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) accountable by enforcing federal prohibitions against antisemitism. Reports indicate that since the attack, incidents of antisemitic harassment have surged over 500 percent at U.S. colleges, with many institutions failing to address or prevent these issues.

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How many companies in cities in Duval County received FDA inspections in Q3?

By Duval Times | Oct 21, 2024

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

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Florida lawmakers urge President Biden for clarity on hurricane debris removal

By Duval Times | Oct 21, 2024

Given the extraordinary nature of consecutive hurricanes and the substantial damage in Florida communities, clear guidance on FEMA's debris removal policy is essential for recovery. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and other members of the Florida delegation have sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting written guidance on debris removal efforts.

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Rubio condemns leaks on Israel’s plans as acts of treason

By Duval Times | Oct 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently appeared on The Story with Martha MacCallum to address concerns over the leak of U.S. intelligence regarding Israel's plans for retaliation against Iran. During the interview, Rubio expressed strong disapproval of the leak, describing it as a serious offense.

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Florida lawmakers seek federal guidance on hurricane debris clean-up

By Duval Times | Oct 21, 2024

Florida communities are working to recover from the significant damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The back-to-back nature of these emergencies has created an urgent need for clear guidance on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) debris clean-up policy.

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Senator Rick Scott urges quick action on disaster relief funding

By Duval Times | Oct 21, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has urged President Joe Biden to direct the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to quickly assess and submit a supplemental appropriations request for disaster relief funds. The request includes provisions for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue block grants for agricultural losses. This comes after Senator Scott visited Polk County and Hillsborough County, engaging with Florida's agricultural community in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 12

By Duval Times | Oct 20, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21?

By Duval Times | Oct 20, 2024

These former Duval Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

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Duval Times area weekly mass times

By Duval Times | Oct 19, 2024

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

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Duval County in week ending Oct. 12

By Duval Times | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Duval County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Duval Times | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rubio's office schedules mobile hours for federal assistance across Florida

By Duval Times | Oct 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's office will hold Mobile Office Hours next week to assist constituents with federal casework issues. These sessions are designed for those who cannot easily access one of Senator Rubio’s eight regional offices.

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Senator Rick Scott addresses inflation and insurance relief post-hurricanes

By Duval Times | Oct 18, 2024

El Senador Rick Scott ha compartido una actualización semanal sobre sus esfuerzos para enfrentar la crisis de deuda e inflación en Estados Unidos. Según los informes de la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales, el índice de precios al consumidor (CPI) y el índice de precios al productor (PPI) han mostrado un aumento en septiembre, incrementando la presión sobre los presupuestos familiares y empresariales. Desde que el Presidente Joe Biden y la Vicepresidenta Kamala Harris asumieron sus cargos, el CPI ha aumentado un 20,5% y el PPI un 20%.

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Huawei's role in Latin America's telecommunications raises security concerns

By Duval Times | Oct 18, 2024

El presidente de Huawei Latin America Enterprise destacó en una reciente cumbre en Río de Janeiro la posición de liderazgo que ha alcanzado la empresa en el sector gubernamental y otras industrias. Ante más de 300 consumidores y socios industriales de Brasil, México, Argentina, Colombia, Chile y otros países, resaltó que las soluciones ópticas de productos han sido clave para este avance.

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Rick Scott pushes tax relief amid inflation rise after hurricanes

By Duval Times | Oct 18, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has issued his weekly update, focusing on the rising inflation and debt crisis in the United States. The update comes as Floridians continue to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Recent reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate an increase in key inflation indicators, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) up by 20.5% and the Producer Price Index (PPI) rising by 20.0% since President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris assumed office.