Widespread Hacking of US Healthcare Prompts Rubio Cybersecurity Bill

Widespread Hacking of US Healthcare Prompts Rubio Cybersecurity Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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February 9, 2024
Increased reports of healthcare data breaches across the United States are gaining the attention of lawmakers seeking to protect Americans’ personal health information.  Currently, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is investigating nearly one thousand different breaches of healthcare data systems. Each breach enables hackers to access the protected health information of […]
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Machado Looks to Turn Venezuela Into the 'Energy Hub of the Americas'

Machado Looks to Turn Venezuela Into the 'Energy Hub of the Americas'

Mateo Guillamont
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February 8, 2024
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado appeared in a House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the fight for freedom in Venezuela led by U.S. Representative Maria-Elvira Salazar (R-FL). Machado overwhelmingly won the Venezuelan opposition party’s recent primary elections. However, Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s puppet Venezuelan Supreme Court invalidated the election results and barred Machado shortly afterward. Machado has […]
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Fani Willis Scandal Prompts Mills' Bill Targeting 'Inappropriate Relationships'

Fani Willis Scandal Prompts Mills' Bill Targeting 'Inappropriate Relationships'

Mateo Guillamont
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February 8, 2024
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis recently acknowledged her “personal relationship” with the special prosecutor she hired in her prosecution of former President Donald Trump. District Attorney Willis hired special prosecutor Nathan Wade in November 2021 despite Wade’s reportedly scant prosecutorial experience.  Wade was appointed by Willis to lead her team of lawyers in bringing […]
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Florida Bill Protecting Mothers of Unborn Children Gains Traction in Senate

Florida Bill Protecting Mothers of Unborn Children Gains Traction in Senate

Mateo Guillamont
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February 6, 2024
A bill codifying civil liability protections for mothers of unborn children is steadily progressing through the Florida legislature.  Florida Senator Erin Grall (R-29) filed the bill, which was approved by the Judiciary committee along party lines.  Specifically, the bill would amend Florida’s ‘Wrongful Death Act’ by shielding mothers from wrongful death actions brought against them […]
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Florida Legislature Emphasizes Florida-Taiwan Relations

Florida Legislature Emphasizes Florida-Taiwan Relations

Mateo Guillamont
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February 6, 2024
A resolution filed by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-40) seeks to celebrate the economic and cultural ties between the State of Florida and Taiwan.   The resolution commends Taiwan for its vibrant relationship with the sunshine state in light of the recently held Taiwanese presidential elections. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), who claims Taiwan belongs to […]
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Salazar to Host Venezuela’s Machado in Foreign Affairs Committee

Salazar to Host Venezuela’s Machado in Foreign Affairs Committee

Mateo Guillamont
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February 6, 2024
US Representative Maria-Elvira Salazar (R-FL) will lead a House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee hearing into the fight for freedom in Venezuela this Wednesday, January 7th.  The hearing will feature Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as the main witness.  Machado overwhelmingly won the Venezuelan opposition party’s recent primary elections. However, Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s […]
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Scott Joins Conservative Senators in Calling for Investigation of FBI’s anti-Catholic Practices

Scott Joins Conservative Senators in Calling for Investigation of FBI’s anti-Catholic Practices

Mateo Guillamont
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February 5, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has co-authored a letter with Senator Chuck Grassley requesting answers regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) targeting of certain Catholic groups.  Senator Scott’s letter revitalizes an effort to review the FBI’s potentially anti-Catholic actions after reports alleging such behavior emerged earlier in 2023.  In a declassified memorandum from the FBI’s […]
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Bipartisan Rubio Bill Requests Review of Military Maternal Care

Bipartisan Rubio Bill Requests Review of Military Maternal Care

Mateo Guillamont
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February 4, 2024
Bipartisan legislation kickstarting a comprehensive review of the US military’s maternal care resources was introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) this week.  According to Senator Rubio’s office, pregnancy and childbirth are amongst the top reasons for admissions at military healthcare facilities.  However, reports of staffing shortages, accessibility difficulties, and patient dissatisfaction have prompted Rubio and […]
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Rubio Renews Calls for Hamas Deportations as Biden Sanctions Israelis

Rubio Renews Calls for Hamas Deportations as Biden Sanctions Israelis

Mateo Guillamont
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February 2, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is refloating calls to deport Hamas supporters residing in the US after President Joe Biden announced sanctions against certain Israeli citizens.  According to a State Department communication, President Biden’s sanctions respond to certain Israeli citizen’s involvement in attacks against civilian populations in the West Bank.  The individuals named in the sanctions […]
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Rubio Resolution Commending Catholic Schools Passes Unanimously in Senate

Rubio Resolution Commending Catholic Schools Passes Unanimously in Senate

Mateo Guillamont
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February 2, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) resolution commending US Catholic schools was unanimously approved by the Senate. Senate resolution 539 supports the contributions of Catholic schools and celebrates the 50th annual National Catholic Schools Week. According to Senator Rubio’s office, nearly 2 million students with diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses are enrolled in Catholic schools throughout […]
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Rubio Reignites Push for Space National Guard

Rubio Reignites Push for Space National Guard

Mateo Guillamont
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February 1, 2024
The US Senate will once again consider creating a Space National Guard after US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) filed bipartisan legislation that would do so.  Late US Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Senator Rubio introduced the original legislation in 2022. President Donald Trump’s administration created the US Space Force in 2019.  According to Senator Rubio’s […]
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Scott, Rubio, and Colleagues Request Biden Take Immediate Action on Venezuela

Scott, Rubio, and Colleagues Request Biden Take Immediate Action on Venezuela

Mateo Guillamont
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February 1, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) sent President Joe Biden a letter urging him to immediately impose recently lifted sanctions on Venezuela.   The letter comes amidst Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s latest actions to prevent a free and fair presidential election later this year.  President Biden had spearheaded an effort to […]
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Moskowitz Leads Bipartisan Effort Pressuring Biden to Increase Iranian Sanctions

Moskowitz Leads Bipartisan Effort Pressuring Biden to Increase Iranian Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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January 31, 2024
US Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) sent a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden requesting that he increase its administration’s sanctions on Iran.  According to Representative Moskowitz’s office, President Biden’s “lax sanctions policy” has resulted in “ over $88 billion flowing into Iran’s coffers.” Iran’s funding of foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) across the Middle East has […]
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Republicans Want US to ‘Reconsider’ Relationship with UN Amidst UNRWA Scandal

Republicans Want US to ‘Reconsider’ Relationship with UN Amidst UNRWA Scandal

Mateo Guillamont
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January 30, 2024
The United Nations (UN) is facing staunch criticism after Israeli intelligence reports exposed connections between the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and Hamas.  Last weekend, Israel reported having uncovered that twelve members of UNRWA were involved in the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. New reports following Israel’s original allegations claim around 1,200 […]
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Venezuela-US Barbados Sanctions Agreement Fails

Venezuela-US Barbados Sanctions Agreement Fails

Mateo Guillamont
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January 30, 2024
The US has announced it will consider imposing new sanctions on Venezuela after Venezuelan Autocrat Nicolas Maduro banned democratic opposition primary winner Maria Corina Machado.  President Joe Biden had spearheaded an effort to convince Maduro’s regime to permit for democratic elections to occur in Venezuela later this year. As part of President Biden’s initiative, the […]
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Domestic Pressure Grows for Biden as Three Americans are Killed by Iran Drone Strike

Domestic Pressure Grows for Biden as Three Americans are Killed by Iran Drone Strike

Mateo Guillamont
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January 29, 2024
President Joe Biden (D) is facing mounting criticism after three Americans were killed and dozens more injured during an Iranian-backed drone strike in northeast Jordan.  US Central Command (CENTCOM) released a statement yesterday, January 28, announcing the attack and initial casualties.  An update to the original statement revealed the total number of casualties remained at […]
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Outrage Over Alleged UN Staff Cooperation with Hamas Terrorists During October 7th Attacks

Outrage Over Alleged UN Staff Cooperation with Hamas Terrorists During October 7th Attacks

Mateo Guillamont
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January 26, 2024
Allegations have just emerged that twelve members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) were involved in the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. A statement from the US Department of State responding to the allegations stated the US is “extremely troubled” and announced the US would freeze all […]
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New Bill could Boost Florida’s Housing for Agricultural Workers

New Bill could Boost Florida’s Housing for Agricultural Workers

Mateo Guillamont
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January 26, 2024
A bill progressing through the Florida legislature could support housing initiatives for Floridian agricultural workers by providing legal protections and deregulation. SB 1082, filed by Senator Jay Collins (R-14), would legally protect agricultural housing construction initiatives across the entire state.  If Senator Collins’ bill passes, intrastate governmental entities would be prohibited from adopting or enforcing […]
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