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News from September 2024

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Rubio staff to hold mobile office hours across Florida next week

By Duval Times | Sep 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office will host in-person 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 issues update on actions addressing debt crisis

By Duval Times | Sep 13, 2024

Today, Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation. This week, reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the federal government’s key inflation indicators, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), rose, causing more strain on the budgets of American families and small businesses. Since President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took office, CPI inflation is up 20.3%, while PPI inflation has risen 20.0%. Following the CPI announcement earlier this week, Senator...

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Lawmakers demand action against visa holders supporting terrorism

By Duval Times | Sep 12, 2024

Since Hamas's October 7, 2023 terrorist attack against Israel, U.S. cities and campuses have experienced a rise in antisemitic and pro-terrorist violence. Concerns persist that participants in these acts may be present on visas and are not being held accountable. The United States is legally obligated to enforce immigration laws by removing supporters of terrorist groups from the country and denying entry to others. However, the Biden-Harris Administration has not exercised this responsibility.

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Senators demand action against visa holders supporting terrorism

By Duval Times | Sep 12, 2024

Today, following Hamas' October 7th terrorist attack against Israel, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Rich McCormick in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Department of State Secretary Antony Blinken. The letter questions the ability of these departments to address concerns regarding aliens linked to terrorist organizations.

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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden-Harris administration on rising inflation

By Duval Times | Sep 12, 2024

Senator Rick Scott issued a statement today following the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), emphasizing the need for substantial fiscal reforms to address the ongoing inflation crisis. According to August's PPI data, inflation has risen significantly during the Biden-Harris administration, with a 20 percent increase since President Biden and Vice President Harris took office.

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Rubio urges Pentagon safeguards amid Chinese participation in Brazilian military drills

By Duval Times | Sep 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has raised concerns over the participation of China's People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Operation Formosa, an annual military exercise hosted by Brazil that includes several nations, including the United States. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Rubio expressed apprehension about the potential risks posed by China’s involvement.

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House passes three bills led by Senator Rubio targeting China

By Duval Times | Sep 12, 2024

Three bills led by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) aimed at preventing the Chinese Communist Party from exploiting the United States have successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives and are now awaiting Senate consideration.

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Rubio and Merkley introduce bill to enhance interagency coordination on sanctions

By Duval Times | Sep 12, 2024

U.S. government agencies have different criteria for sanctioning adversaries and preventing them from engaging in the U.S. economy. According to some lawmakers, foreign adversaries like China benefit from this lack of interagency coordination.

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Senator Rick Scott urges Florida schools to educate students on fentanyl dangers

By Duval Times | Sep 12, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has sent a letter to superintendents of Florida schools, expressing concerns about the ongoing fentanyl crisis. This epidemic continues to claim lives at an alarming rate and has significantly impacted communities throughout Florida. Following a roundtable discussion earlier this year with families, law enforcement, and subject-matter experts, Senator Scott is urging schools to implement educational programs on fentanyl awareness as the new school year begins.

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U.S. senators condemn Nicolás Maduro's continued repression in Venezuela

By Duval Times | Sep 11, 2024

Almost two months after the presidential election in Venezuela, which resulted in the landslide victory of Edmundo Gonzalez, Nicolás Maduro maintains his claim to winning the election. Since the election, Maduro has detained more than 1,650 individuals and continues to repress members of the press, civil society, and opposition.

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Rubio criticizes Biden-Harris administration's approach to addressing parental stress

By Duval Times | Sep 11, 2024

The Office of the Surgeon General recently issued a public advisory highlighting alarmingly high levels of parental stress. The advisory, along with an accompanying op-ed by the Surgeon General, proposed solutions that some argue do not adequately address the needs of American families.

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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden-Harris administration following latest CPI report

By Duval Times | Sep 11, 2024

Following the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Senator Rick Scott issued a statement emphasizing the need for fiscal reforms to address ongoing inflation. The August CPI data indicates a 2.5% increase over the year, with overall inflation rising by 20.3% since the Biden-Harris administration took office.

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Resolution introduced recognizing USS Carney's historic Middle East deployment

By Duval Times | Sep 11, 2024

Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Marco Rubio, Tim Kaine, and Jeanne Shaheen today to introduce a resolution recognizing Commander Jeremy Robertson and the USS Carney for its recent deployment to the Middle East. The US Navy destroyer USS Carney returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, after an eight-month deployment marked by 51 engagements with Iranian-backed terrorists—the most interactions with a foreign adversary by a naval vessel since World War II. The resolution commends the crew for their heroism in intercepting missiles and drones during the mission.

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Senators introduce resolution honoring USS Carney's historic Middle East deployment

By Duval Times | Sep 11, 2024

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Carney, homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, has returned after an eight-month deployment to the Middle East. This historic deployment included 51 engagements with Iranian-backed terrorists, marking the most engagements with a foreign adversary by a Naval vessel since World War II.

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Senator Rick Scott pushes for immediate passage of SAVE Act

By Duval Times | Sep 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Rick Scott held a press conference today alongside fellow Republican senators to advocate for the immediate passage of the SAVE Act, a bill he co-sponsored with Senator Mike Lee. The legislation aims to protect the integrity of U.S. elections by ensuring only U.S. citizens can vote. Senators Mike Lee, Ron Johnson, Roger Marshall, and Tommy Tuberville joined Scott at the event.

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Senators condemn repression following Venezuelan elections and exile of President-elect González Urrutia

By Duval Times | Sep 11, 2024

Casi dos meses después de las elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela, que resultaron en una victoria aplastante para Edmundo González, el presidente Nicolás Maduro mantiene su pretensión ilegítima de haber ganado los comicios. Desde las elecciones, la administración ha detenido arbitrariamente a más de 1,650 personas y sigue reprimiendo a miembros de la prensa, la sociedad civil y la oposición.

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Duval County School District had most of their students enrolled in 10th-grade during 2023-24 school year

By Duval Times | Sep 10, 2024

The largest number of students enrolled per grade in Duval County School District during the 2023-24 school year were in the 10th-grade, making up 8.3% of the student body.

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Lawmakers call for immediate release of Dr. Gulshan Abbas

By Duval Times | Sep 10, 2024

Dr. Gulshan Abbas, the sister of international Uyghur advocate Rushan Abbas, remains detained in a Chinese prison.

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Senator Rick Scott urges passage of SAVE Act in Washington Examiner op-ed

By Duval Times | Sep 10, 2024

Senator Rick Scott has penned an op-ed for the Washington Examiner advocating for the passage of the SAVE Act, a bill he co-introduced with Senator Mike Lee. The legislation aims to safeguard the integrity of U.S. elections by ensuring that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in federal elections.

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Senator Rick Scott advocates for SAVE Act amid election integrity concerns

By Duval Times | Sep 10, 2024

The Washington Examiner