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North Miami-Dade News area weekly mass times

By North Miami-Dade News | Feb 3, 2024

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

Díaz-Balart's Statement on the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act

By North Miami-Dade News | Feb 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs of the House Committee on Appropriations, has expressed his support for the Israel Security Supplemental Act. The act, which includes $17.6 billion in funding, aims to provide crucial support to Israel in its ongoing conflict with Iran's proxy, Hamas.Díaz-Balart, as an original cosponsor of the legislation, highlighted the importance of the funding in aiding Israel and providing necessary resources for the U.S. Forces...

Hundreds of Artists, Actors, and Creators Support Salazar’s No AI FRAUD Act

By North Miami-Dade News | Feb 2, 2024

Nearly 300 creators from the music, TV, and film industries have expressed their support for the No AI FRAUD Act (H.R. 6943), introduced by Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA). The act aims to establish an individual's right to their voice and likeness while providing tools to combat AI deepfakes. In an open letter published in USA Today, the creators emphasized the importance of protecting fundamental human rights and preventing nonconsensual deepfakes.Rep. Salazar expressed her enthusiasm for the support received, stating, "I am thrilled to have...

Cientos de artistas respaldan la Ley Contra Falsificaciones de Inteligencia Artificial

By North Miami-Dade News | Feb 2, 2024

Hoy, casi 300 creadores de las industrias de la música, la televisión y el cine han respaldado la Ley "No AI FRAUD" en una carta abierta publicada en USA Today. Esta ley, también conocida como HR 6943, ha sido propuesta por las representantes María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) y Madeleine Dean (D-PA), y busca otorgar un derecho individual a la voz y al rostro, así como proporcionar herramientas para luchar contra las falsificaciones de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA).La representante Salazar expresó su satisfacción por el respaldo de los creadores a su ley, afirmando: "Estoy...

FDA: 1 company in cities within Miami-Dade County received 7 citations in January

By North Miami-Dade News | Feb 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Miami-Dade County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in January, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

7 companies in cities within Miami-Dade County received seven inspections in January

By North Miami-Dade News | Feb 1, 2024

There were seven companies in cities associated with Miami-Dade County that received seven FDA inspections in January, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

La "Ley de Mejora de la Competencia en las Órdenes de Contratación" de la congresista Salazar es aprobada por el Comité de Pequeños Negocios de la Cámara de Representantes

By North Miami-Dade News | Feb 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — La representante María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) anunció que su proyecto de ley, la "Ley de Mejora de la Competencia en las Órdenes de Contratación" (H.R. 5450), en colaboración con la representante Hillary Scholten (D-MI), ha sido aprobado por el Comité de Pequeños Negocios de la Cámara de Representantes."Se trata de un proyecto de ley fantástico porque ofrece a los Pequeños Negocios la oportunidad de acceder a contratos federales de primer nivel", dijo la representante Salazar. "La oportunidad que crea la competencia es el estilo americano. Mi proyecto de...

Congressional Taiwan Caucus Applauds Inclusion of Double Taxation Provisions in Tax Relief Act

By North Miami-Dade News | Feb 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Congressional Taiwan Caucus, comprised of Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), and Andy Barr (R-KY), has released a statement praising the inclusion of double taxation provisions regarding Taiwan in the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.The Caucus, which also serves as the House leads of the Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023, expressed their satisfaction with the incorporation of substantial elements from their legislation. This development signals a positive step towards...

Salazar’s “Enhancing Competition in Contracting Orders Act” Clears House Small Business Committee

By North Miami-Dade News | Feb 1, 2024

Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI) have successfully cleared the House Small Business Committee with their bill, the Enhancing Competition in Contracting Orders Act (H.R. 5450). The bipartisan bill received unanimous support, giving small businesses a chance to access top-tier federal contracts."This is a fantastic bill because it gives small businesses a chance to access top-tier federal contracts," said Rep. Salazar. "The opportunity competition creates is the American way. My bill recognizes this principle and helps Miami small businesses...

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