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News from September 2024

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Senators propose $100M reward for arresting Nicolás Maduro

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

On September 19, 2024, in Washington, D.C., Senator Rick Scott, joined by Senator Marco Rubio, announced the introduction of the Securing Timely Opportunities for Payment and Maximizing Awards for Detaining Unlawful Regime Officials (STOP MADURO) Act. This legislation proposes increasing the maximum reward from $15 million to $100 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The reward would be paid using seized assets from Maduro and his associates, not taxpayer funds.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Duval County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

By Duval Times | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Duval County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rubio discusses foreign involvement in assassination attempts on President Trump

By Duval Times | Sep 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on The Ingraham Angle to discuss potential foreign involvement in assassination attempts on President Trump. Below are the highlights from his discussion.

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Rubio addresses complexities surrounding big tech's role against foreign influence operations

By Duval Times | Sep 18, 2024

Vice Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL) of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence delivered opening remarks during a hearing on the responsibilities of U.S. technology companies to help secure the nation from foreign influence operations in the 2024 elections.

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Senator Rick Scott criticizes Biden-Harris administration's handling of rising violent crime

By Duval Times | Sep 18, 2024

Senator Rick Scott hosted a press conference today in Washington, D.C., with fellow Republican senators to address what they describe as the dangerous consequences of the Biden-Harris administration’s policies on crime and border security. According to Scott, these policies have led to an increase in violent crime across the United States.

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Senators condemn UN resolution targeting Israel

By Duval Times | Sep 18, 2024

Ahead of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly vote on a resolution submitted by the Palestinian Mission targeting Israel, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio and their colleagues in releasing a joint statement condemning the proposal.

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Rubio questions Meta on biased fact-checking policy ahead of 2024 elections

By Duval Times | Sep 18, 2024

Vice Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL) of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence questioned Meta President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg on fact-checking policies at Facebook and Instagram during a hearing on the responsibility of U.S. tech companies to help secure the nation from foreign influence operations in the upcoming 2024 elections.

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Senators introduce bill aiming to limit executive regulatory powers

By Duval Times | Sep 18, 2024

On September 18, 2024, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Rand Paul and Congresswoman Kat Cammack in Washington, D.C., to introduce the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act. The legislation aims to shift power back to Congress from the administrative state. U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn, Steve Daines, Mike Lee, Marco Rubio, and Eric Schmitt are cosponsors in the Senate.

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Rubio urges Latin American nations to support Israel at UN

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has urged Latin American leaders to support Israel at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. Rubio addressed letters to the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, and the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, encouraging them to vote against a resolution proposed by the Palestinian Mission to the UN.

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Senator Rubio discusses threats against Trump and gang violence

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on America’s Newsroom to discuss the planned attack on President Trump and the increasing violence from the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Highlights of the interview are available, with the full discussion accessible on YouTube and Rumble.

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Senators demand increased security for Trump after second assassination attempt

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

Senator Rick Scott, along with Senators Roger Marshall and Tommy Tuberville, has called for increased protective resources for President Donald Trump following a second assassination attempt. The incident occurred in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 15th.

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Rubio & Scott urge FAA reforms on launch license delays amid global competition

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) frequent delays in approving launch and reentry licenses are slowing the innovation and development of space missions. The FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation must ensure its regulatory framework keeps pace with the rapidly evolving commercial space industry. This is crucial to ensure that regulatory restrictions do not inhibit the United States’ leadership in the face of global competition from China and Russia.

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Senators Scott & Rubio urge FAA action on commercial space regulation

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker requesting clarity on the current approach to issuing launch and reentry licenses. This follows delays in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approval process, which are impacting the innovation and development of space missions. The senators emphasized that the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation must ensure its regulatory framework keeps pace with the rapidly evolving commercial space industry to maintain U.S. leadership amid global competition...

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Senate Democrats block Sen. Rick Scott’s IVF Bill

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

In a recent Senate session, Senator Rick Scott sought immediate passage of his bill, the Increasing Value for Families (IVF) with HSAs Act. The legislation aims to assist individuals and families in planning and paying for medical expenses such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). It proposes decoupling Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) from high-deductible health plans and doubling current HSA contribution limits from $4,300 to $8,600 for individuals and from $8,550 to $17,100 for families. However, Senate Democrats blocked the bill's passage.

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Marco Rubio comenta sobre segundo intento de asesinato contra Donald Trump

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

El senador estadounidense Marco Rubio (R-FL) habló en exclusiva con Gloria Ordaz de Telemundo Miami sobre el segundo intento de asesinato contra el ex-presidente Donald Trump.

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Rubio condemns Palestinian resolution targeting Israel at UN

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

Ahead of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, the Palestinian Mission to the UN has submitted a resolution targeting Israel and its control over its historic homeland. The resolution could be voted on as early as this week.

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Senators seek updates from DoD on foreign pharmaceuticals reliance

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Elizabeth Warren, ranking member and chair of the Senate Armed Service Subcommittee on Personnel, led their colleagues, Senators Marco Rubio, Chris Murphy, Joni Ernst, and Mike Rounds, in writing to the Department of Defense (DoD) for an update on its pharmaceutical acquisition strategy following the decision in Acetris Health, LLC v. United States (Acetris), which loosened requirements on federal agencies to preference American-made products in purchasing decisions. The lawmakers raised concerns about the decision’s...

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Duval County's student body primarily comprised of Black students in 2023-24 school year

By Duval Times | Sep 17, 2024

The most represented ethnicity in the Duval County student body in the 2023-24 school year was Black, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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U.S. lawmakers condemn termination of extradition treaty with Honduras

By Duval Times | Sep 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rick Scott joined Representative María Elvira Salazar, Chair of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, along with Senator Bill Cassidy and Representatives Carlos A. Giménez, Mario Díaz-Balart, Mike Waltz, Jenniffer González-Colón, and Keith Self to issue a statement in response to Honduran President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya's decision to revoke the extradition treaty between the United States and Honduras.