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Díaz-Balart Supports Passage of Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, expressed his support for the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2024. In a statement, Díaz-Balart commended Chairwoman Granger and Subcommittee Chairman Fleischmann for their efforts in ending what he called the "reckless spending and woke policies" of the Biden Administration.The bill includes several provisions aimed at protecting American taxpayer dollars. It prohibits the sale of oil from the Strategic...

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Salazar Highlights Socialism and Corruption in Castro’s Honduras

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The socialist government of President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya in Honduras has come under scrutiny in a hearing held by Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) in the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Salazar, a journalist with extensive experience covering Central American politics, highlighted the dangers of the socialist legacy of the Zelaya family and its impact on the U.S.-Honduras relationship.Salazar warned the Honduran people about the return of failed communism, stating, "When somebody tells you they don’t...

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Congresswoman Salazar points to Socialism and corruption in Honduras under Castro

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) convened a hearing in the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, to examine the socialist government of Xiomara Castro de Zelaya and how it has affected the relationship between the U.S. and Honduras.Salazar warned the Honduran people that the failed communism of Fidel Castro and Hugo Chávez is back in Tegucigalpa, manifested in the "puppet" government of Xiomara Castro de Zelaya and her husband, Manuel Zelaya."During the past decade, the beautiful country of...

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Salazar Applauds Strengthening of Miami-Dade County Coastal Infrastructure Development

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 24, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has expressed her support for the establishment of the South Florida Climate Resilience Tech Hub, a center for innovation focused on advancing coastal infrastructure solutions in Miami-Dade County. This initiative aims to solidify Miami's position as a leader in innovation and economic development.Recognizing that Miami is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of sea-level rise, Rep. Salazar emphasized the importance of developing resilient infrastructure in the region. She stated, "Miami is ground zero for sea-level...

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Which former North Miami-Dade News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23?

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 21, 2023

This former North Miami-Dade News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23.

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North Miami-Dade News area weekly mass times

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 21, 2023

The following parishes in the North Miami-Dade News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Miami-Dade County cities: 56 companies received FDA inspections in Q3 2023

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 21, 2023

There were 56 companies in cities associated with Miami-Dade County that received 56 FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Díaz-Balart Warns against Appeasing the Maduro Regime

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 17, 2023

Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart, Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs of the House Committee on Appropriations, has expressed strong opposition to the Biden Administration's recent sanctions relief deal with the Maduro regime in Venezuela. In a statement, Díaz-Balart warned of the dangers of appeasing the anti-American regime and emphasized the need to prioritize the freedom and well-being of the Venezuelan people.Díaz-Balart condemned the announced "deal" with the Maduro dictatorship to promote fake elections in...

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McCaul, Salazar Strongly Condemn President Petro’s Antisemitic Remarks

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 16, 2023

October 16, 2023Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) have expressed their strong condemnation of Colombian President Petro's recent antisemitic remarks.In a joint statement, the lawmakers stated, "We are appalled by President Petro's unhinged and antisemitic posts on X. In no universe should any leader, especially one that governs a democratic nation, compare Israel to Nazi Germany and accuse it of genocide. Comments such as these inflame...

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McCaul and Salazar Strongly Condemn President Petro's Antisemitic Comments

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the antisemitic comments made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, issued the following statement:"We are deeply disturbed by President Gustavo Petro's unhinged and antisemitic posts on the social media platform X. In no universe should a leader, especially one governing a democratic nation, compare Israel to Nazi Germany and accuse it of genocide....

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North Miami-Dade News area weekly mass times

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the North Miami-Dade News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Díaz-Balart strongly condemns Colombian President Gustavo Petro's anti-Semitic remarks

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 14, 2023

Representative Mario Díaz-Balart, Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, has strongly condemned Colombian President Gustavo Petro's recent anti-Semitic remarks. In a statement, Díaz-Balart expressed his outrage at Petro's comparison of Israel's self-defense actions to the actions of the Nazis.Díaz-Balart emphasized the importance of affirming Israel's right to self-defense, especially in the wake of the recent terrorist attack on innocent civilians. He called for a clear condemnation of terrorism and expressed...

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Díaz-Balart condemns Colombian President Gustavo Petro's antisemitic comments

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, in the House Appropriations Committee and co-chair of the Congressional Colombia Caucus, issued the following statement strongly condemning Colombian President Gustavo Petro's antisemitic comments:"At a time when Israel is recovering from a heinous attack against innocent men, women, children, and the elderly, it is crucial that the world unequivocally affirm Israel's right to self-defense, condemn terrorism, and...

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Over 150+ Members Join Salazar’s Bill Honoring Diplomats for Heroism During Holocaust

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 13, 2023

Over 150 members from both sides of the aisle have joined Rep. María Elvira Salazar's bill, the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 537), which aims to honor diplomats who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. The bipartisan support for this bill reflects the growing momentum behind recognizing the bravery of these individuals."In a time when Jewish people in Israel and around the world are facing terrorism and persecution of biblical proportions, Congress must pass this bill to send the message that we in the United States...

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Más de 150 Representantes se suman al proyecto de ley de la congresista Salazar para honrar a diplomáticos por su heroísmo durante el Holocausto

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 13, 2023

Más de 150 representantes de ambos partidos se han unido al proyecto de ley presentado por la congresista María Elvira Salazar para honrar a los diplomáticos que arriesgaron sus vidas para salvar a judíos inocentes durante el Holocausto. La Ley de la Medalla de Oro del Congreso a los Héroes Olvidados del Holocausto (H.R. 537) ha ganado un gran impulso desde su presentación en enero pasado.La representante Salazar, junto con el representante Ritchie Torres, presentó por primera vez este proyecto de ley con el objetivo de reconocer y rendir homenaje a los 60 diplomáticos de...

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Salazar Urges Biden Administration Officials to Redesignate TPS for Nicaraguans

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 12, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar, along with several other representatives, has penned a letter urging officials in the Biden Administration to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans. The letter highlights the brutal regime of Ortega-Murillo and the Sandinistas, and the dire human rights abuses and religious persecutions they have perpetrated.Salazar emphasizes the need for TPS redesignation, stating, "I call on the Department of Homeland Security to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans who are continuing to...

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Congresista Salazar urges Biden Administration to redesignate TPS for Nicaraguans

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chair of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, joined representatives Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Joaquín Castro (D-TX), and Maxwell Frost (D-FL) in a letter to officials in the Biden Administration urging them to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua."The blood-stained regime of Ortega-Murillo and the Sandinistas are responsible for some of the worst human rights abuses and acts of religious persecution in history," said Congresswoman Salazar. "Hundreds of thousands of...

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Congresistas Salazar y Cárdenas presentan resolución para reconocer a latinos en carreras STEM

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Tony Cárdenas (D-TX) have introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing their support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)."Investing in education and workforce development is crucial, and a greater number of Latinos studying STEM careers will contribute to the growth of our economy when it is desperately needed," said Representative Salazar. "Latinos, who are currently underrepresented in STEM...

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Salazar and Cárdenas Introduce Resolution to Recognize Latinos in STEM Careers

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 12, 2023

Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Tony Cárdenas (D-TX) have introduced a bipartisan resolution aimed at increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The resolution recognizes the importance of Latinos in STEM fields and seeks to promote economic empowerment and sustainability within the Latino community and the broader American economy.Speaking about the resolution, Rep. Salazar highlighted the significance of investing in education and workforce development. She...

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Rep. María Elvira Salazar Commends U.S. Export-Import Bank for Denying Loan to Pemex over Fuel Supply to Cuban Regime

By North Miami-Dade News | Oct 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has expressed her appreciation to U.S. Export-Import Bank Chairwoman Reta Jo Lewis for rejecting an $800 million loan to Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) due to Mexico's policy of providing free fuel to the Cuban regime.Rep. Salazar highlighted the direct connection between Mexico's provision of free oil to Cuba and the Cuban regime's oppression of its people."The President of Mexico is using Pemex as a charity for dictators," stated Rep. Salazar. "This decision...