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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Friday June 21, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Congresista Salazar entrega cheque de inversion federal en nuevo Parque de Veteranos de Palmetto Bay
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: MIAMI, FL - Hoy, la representante Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) dio a conocer una inversion federal de $200,000 dolares en un nuevo parque para la Villa de Palmetto Bay, para honrar a los veteranos de nuestra comunidad. La congresista Salazar obtuvo la financiacion como parte de la Ley de Asignaciones Consolidadas de 2024, legislacion que apoyo con orgullo. Los fondos se utilizaran para construir el Parque d  more

REP. FRANKEL STATEMENT ON GOV. DESANTIS ELIMINATING STATE ARTS FUNDING
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 21 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used his veto authority to eliminate $32 million in funding for arts and culture nonprofits across Florida, including $3.1 million for 51 grants to organizations in Palm Beach County. "Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' veto eliminating funding for arts and culture nonpr  more

Rubio to Biden: Ensure U.S. Taxpayer Dollars Don't Support Criminal Regimes' Interests at the United Nations
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: On June 6, 2024, the United Nations (UN) selected the Maduro narco-regime's appointed UN Ambassador as one of the UN General Assembly Vice Presidents. Once again, the UN has sabotaged its credibility as the organization continues to grant authority to terrorists and authoritarian regimes. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to protect U.S. taxpayer dollars from end  more

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Ted Budd & 20 Colleagues to Demand Answers After Suspected ISIS Terrorists at Southern Border Were Released Into U.S.
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Ted Budd and a group of 20 Senators in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to demand answers after individuals with suspected ties to ISIS were apprehended at the southern border, underwent vetting, and were then released into the United States. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested these individuals  more

Sen. Rick Scott Leads Colleagues in Calling Out Biden for Gimmick Border Security Executive Order
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, following reports on a Border Patrol memo exposing President Biden's executive action on the border to be nothing but political theater, Senator Rick Scott was joined by seven of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden calling out the devastating effects of his lawless action and open border policies. Joining Senator Scott on the letter are Senators Marco Rubio, Pete Ricketts, Roger Marsha  more

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring U.S. Navy Veteran Edward Sutton
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today announced a new interview in the Veterans History Project Series - a way to feature the accomplishments and military careers of Florida's 17th District veterans. This interview features United States Navy veteran Edward Sutton. "United States Navy veteran Edward Sutton embodies true patriotism, and I am deeply thankful for his service to this  more