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Latino-Jewish Caucus commemorates 30th anniversary of AMIA bombing

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 18, 2024

On July 18, 2024, the Co-Chairs of the Latino-Jewish Caucus, U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-26), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23), and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) issued a joint statement to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires. They also demanded justice and accountability for those responsible for the attack.

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North Miami-Dade News area weekly mass times

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 13, 2024

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

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Congressional Taiwan Caucus condemns new Chinese guidelines targeting Taiwanese citizens

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 13, 2024

On July 13, 2024, U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Andy Barr (R-KY), and Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, issued a statement condemning the People’s Republic of China's new guidelines targeting the people of Taiwan.

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Díaz-Balart commemorates victims of "13 de Marzo" tragedy on its 30th anniversary

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 13, 2024

Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) issued a statement commemorating the victims of the "13 de Marzo" tugboat sinking by the Cuban regime on its 30th anniversary.

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Miami-Dade County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Miami-Dade County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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Miami-Dade County's men's football teams receive $90,924,856 in 2023

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 12, 2024

Men's football teams from Miami-Dade County received $90,924,856 during the 2023 season, up 1.9% from the previous year.

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Representatives introduce bill for voluntary sustainable apparel labeling

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Sean Casten (D-IL) introduced H.R. 8978, the "Voluntary Sustainable Apparel Labeling Act." The legislation aims to transform how consumers learn about the environmental impact of the clothing they purchase.

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Salazar and Casten introduce bill promoting sustainable apparel labeling

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Sean Casten (D-IL) introduced H.R. 8978, the Voluntary Sustainable Apparel Labeling Act. The legislation aims to change how consumers learn about the environmental impact of their clothing purchases.

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Díaz-Balart’s provision blocks state sponsors of terrorism from accessing U.S. facilities

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued a statement following the House Appropriations Committee's approval of the proposed Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) funding bill for fiscal year 2025. The bill aims to protect taxpayer dollars by reducing wasteful spending and prioritizing critical transportation and housing needs, particularly for vulnerable populations such as veterans, the elderly, the disabled, and low-income families.

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Legislators introduce resolution commemorating third anniversary of 'Patria y Vida' protests

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Today, legislators Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), María E. Salazar (FL-27), Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Jenniffer González-Colon (PR-At Large), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Michael Waltz (FL-06), Kat Cammack (FL-03) and Alexander Mooney (WV-02) presented a resolution to commemorate the third anniversary of the historic pro-democracy protests 'Patria y Vida' in Cuba on July 11, 2021.

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Rep. María Elvira Salazar introduces app helping Cubans bypass internet censorship

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 11, 2024

On July 11, 2024, Representative María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) marked the third anniversary of the historic July 11 protests in Cuba by announcing a new mobile application designed to help Cuban citizens bypass government-imposed internet censorship. The app, called Delta Chat, aims to maintain internet connectivity even when access is restricted by the state.

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Biden administration implements plan to designate El Tren de Aragua as transnational criminal organization

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, la representante María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) emitió una declaración tras el anuncio de la Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros (OFAC) del Departamento del Tesoro sobre la designación de la pandilla El Tren de Aragua como una Organización Criminal Transnacional (TCO, por sus siglas en inglés).

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Biden administration designates Tren de Aragua as transnational criminal organization

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) issued a statement following the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announcement to designate the Tren de Aragua gang as a Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO).

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Salazar anuncia app para evitar censura durante aniversario de protestas en Cuba

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, la representante María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) conmemoró el tercer aniversario de las históricas protestas del 11 de julio de 2021 en Cuba. Tras sus comentarios iniciales en una conferencia de prensa, la representante anunció una nueva aplicación llamada Delta Chat que permitirá a los cubanos mantener la conexión a Internet cuando el gobierno desconecte el acceso generalizado, como ocurrió durante las protestas del 11 de julio.

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Resolution commemorates third anniversary of 'Patria y Vida' protests

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), María E. Salazar (FL-27), Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (PR), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Michael Waltz (FL-06), Kat Cammack (FL-03) and Alexander Mooney (WV-02) introduced a resolution to commemorate the third anniversary of the pro-democracy 'Patria y Vida' protests in Cuba on July 11, 2021.

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Ley bipartidista busca combatir pornografía vengativa e imágenes falsas

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, los representantes María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), August Pfluger (R-TX), Stacey Plaskett (D-VI), Vern Buchanan (R-FL) y Debbie Dingell (D-MI) presentaron la Ley de “Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Network” (TAKE IT DOWN Act). Este proyecto de ley tiene como objetivo proteger a las víctimas de la “pornografía de venganza” real y falsa.

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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill targeting deepfake revenge porn

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), August Pfluger (R-TX), Stacey Plaskett (D-VI), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Network (TAKE IT DOWN) Act. This bill aims to protect victims of real and deepfake ‘revenge pornography,’ a crime increasingly impacting the nation’s youth.

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North Miami-Dade News area weekly mass times

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 6, 2024

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

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Salazar denounces socialism's impact on Central America at congressional hearing

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) convened a hearing to address the perceived threat of socialism in Central America and the Caribbean. The hearing took place ahead of the annual left-wing conference Foro de São Paulo in Honduras.

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Congresista denuncia influencia socialista en Centroamérica ante subcomit

By North Miami-Dade News | Jul 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – La presidenta del Subcomité del Hemisferio Occidental, la congresista María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), convocó a una audiencia para denunciar lo que considera una maldición socialista en Centroamérica y el Caribe. La audiencia se llevó a cabo antes de la conferencia anual Foro de São Paulo en Honduras.