Venezuelan struggle “is not a U.S. issue,” says Rubio

Venezuelan struggle “is not a U.S. issue,” says Rubio

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2019
“This is not a U.S. issue. This is not a Colombian issue. This is a Venezuelan issue,” said Rubio.
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Rubio Backs HUD Reform Proposal

Rubio Backs HUD Reform Proposal

Daniel Molina
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February 4, 2019
“Ensuring that working families in Florida have the opportunity and ability to pursue the American Dream remains one my highest priorities in Washington."
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VP Pence Talks Venezuela in Doral

VP Pence Talks Venezuela in Doral

Daniel Molina
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February 2, 2019
"The time has come to end the Maduro dictatorship once and for all.”
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Bipartisan Bill Cracks Down on Targeted Violence

Bipartisan Bill Cracks Down on Targeted Violence

Daniel Molina
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February 1, 2019
"This bill will help equip our communities with the tools they need to prevent future tragedies."
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Deutch Adds Another Committee to his Roster

Deutch Adds Another Committee to his Roster

Daniel Molina
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January 31, 2019
"We will instill confidence in our allies and be resolute against our adversaries."
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Congress wants to train police officers to identify child sex traffickers

Congress wants to train police officers to identify child sex traffickers

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2019
Human trafficking is directly tied to the drug trade, but while it is getting some attention, it is not the most pressing issue that his talked about whenever the border issue is brought up.
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Protecting American Technology Runs on Bipartisan Support

Protecting American Technology Runs on Bipartisan Support

Daniel Molina
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January 30, 2019
"We need a whole-of-government technology strategy to protect U.S. competitiveness."
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US 'drills' Venezuela's 'corrupt oil company with sanctions

US 'drills' Venezuela's 'corrupt oil company with sanctions

Javier Manjarres
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January 29, 2019
Many lawmakers are applauding the administration’s move against Venezuela’s oil lifeline, which is heavily reliant on US consumption.
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U.S. Military option against Venezuela

U.S. Military option against Venezuela "on the table"

Javier Manjarres
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January 24, 2019
President Trump stepped up his rhetoric after Maduro made his demand, saying that “all options are on the table” when dealing with Maduro, including military action.
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Senate Wants Approval if U.S. Opts out of NATO

Senate Wants Approval if U.S. Opts out of NATO

Daniel Molina
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January 22, 2019
In the Trump administration, NATO has received its fair share of criticism. Although no move has been made to pull out of NATO, a bipartisan effort has launched to ensure that Senate approval is required if the President were ever to make a motion for the United States to leave. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton’s 2016 […]
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Florida Congressmen Want TPS Extension for Venezuelans

Florida Congressmen Want TPS Extension for Venezuelans

Daniel Molina
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January 21, 2019
A bipartisan effort has been launched by two Florida congressmen, Democrat Darren Soto and Republican Mario Diaz-Balart, to ensure that Venezuelans fleeing the Maduro regime are eligible for Temporary Protected Status. The Venezuela TPS Act was unveiled late last week, and both congressmen shared their thoughts on why it’s important for the United States to […]
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Bipartisan Resolution Condemns Cuba on Mais Medicos

Bipartisan Resolution Condemns Cuba on Mais Medicos

Daniel Molina
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January 14, 2019
A resolution condemning Cuba’s communist regime has just been introduced by Senator Marco Rubio, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Democrat Senator Bob Menendez.
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Rubio

Rubio "not against" cosponsoring DACA bill With Rick Scott

Daniel Molina
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January 11, 2019
Earlier in the day, Senator Rick Scott had said he would be open to sponsoring or cosponsoring a DACA bill. Senator Rubio was asked if he would be open to cosponsoring a bill with his fellow Republican senator.
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Rubio 2016 re-election saved Trump's presidential agenda

Rubio 2016 re-election saved Trump's presidential agenda

Javier Manjarres
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January 9, 2019
Considering that moderate Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins are not considered shoe-in votes for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Marco Rubio’s 2016 re-election is that much more important.
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Rubio and Sanders Trade Blows Over Israel

Rubio and Sanders Trade Blows Over Israel

Daniel Molina
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January 7, 2019
With Democrats controlling the House and Republicans controlling the Senate, it seems that there's an ideological battle as Democratic socialism and conservatism clash in the political arena. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, largely recognized as bringing Democratic socialism to the forefront of the mainstream, is now responding to legislation introduced by Florida Senator Marco Rubio. In […]
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Florida Delegation Backs Florida Farmers Against

Florida Delegation Backs Florida Farmers Against "Mexico's Practices"

Daniel Molina
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January 4, 2019
The state of Florida continues to be a leading voice in the fight to protect farmers from Mexican competition as three members of the Florida delegation, Democrat Al Lawson and Republicans Vern Buchanan and Marco Rubio have introduced the “Defending Domestic Produce Production Act,” which eases certain thresholds that would allow sunshine state farmers to […]
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Rubio and Wasserman Schultz's

Rubio and Wasserman Schultz's "chomp" at bipartisanship

Javier Manjarres
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December 31, 2018
Florida's congressional Democrats and Republicans may not agree on many issues these days, but when it comes to rooting for their college football alma mater, they are in lockstep.
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Nelson Warns of

Nelson Warns of "Increasing Partisanship"

Daniel Molina
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December 29, 2018
As 2018 draws to a close and he prepares for retirement, Senator Bill Nelson is looking back at his long career in office and lamenting what he believes is a loss in bipartisanship in American politics. At 76 years old, Nelson has not only served as a Florida Senator, but he has also served in […]
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