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Which former North Miami-Dade News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 31, 2024

These former North Miami-Dade News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

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North Miami-Dade News area weekly mass times

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 30, 2024

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

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How many companies in cities in Miami-Dade County received FDA inspections in 2023?

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 28, 2024

There were 185 companies in cities associated with Miami-Dade County that received 189 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Which former North Miami-Dade News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 24, 2024

These former North Miami-Dade News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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North Miami-Dade News area weekly mass times

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 23, 2024

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

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Census Bureau: 79.5% of people in Miami-Dade County were old enough to vote in 2021

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 22, 2024

Of the 2,690,113 citizens living in Miami-Dade County in 2021, 79.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 2,139,186 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Legislator Díaz-Balart Applauds Approval of Legislation Funding National Security and Foreign Operations for Fiscal Year 2024

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 22, 2024

Legislator Mario Díaz-Balart, the chair of the Subcommittee on the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, expressed satisfaction after the approval of legislation encompassing six remaining appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024. The bills cover Defense, Financial Services, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Legislative Branch, and the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs.Díaz-Balart highlighted the importance of the legislation, stating, "This critical legislation fully funds our national security and...

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Salazar Urges American Leadership on Cuba and Haiti on the U.S. House Floor

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) addressed the U.S. House of Representatives, emphasizing the importance of American action and leadership concerning Cuba and Haiti.Chairwoman Salazar passionately stated, "We must extinguish the flames of instability and communism burning in our backyard. If we don’t, they will surely continue through to the kitchen. We cannot ignore Cuba or Haiti." She underscored the critical need for the United States to take a proactive role in ensuring stability and security in the...

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Chairman Díaz-Balart’s Statement on Passage of the FY24 Appropriations Legislation for the Six Remaining Funding Bills

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 22, 2024

Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart, Chairman of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee, expressed satisfaction with the House's passage of legislation that encompasses the remaining six appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024. Díaz-Balart highlighted the bill's focus on national security and defense funding, emphasizing the reduction of wasteful spending under the current administration's leadership.In his statement, Díaz-Balart underscored the bill's commitment to prioritizing agencies and programs that protect national security,...

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Salazar Reminds State Department Official to Hand Over Communications Between U.S. Embassy in Havana and MadWoman

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) reiterated her request for the State Department to provide her office with all communications between the U.S. Embassy in Havana and the small business MadWoman. The young man was fired by MadWoman for protesting the Cuban dictatorship on his personal social media account.“It occurs that the U.S. Embassy in Havana hired a company called MadWoman, a supposed independent ‘MIPYME’ that fired an employee for criticizing the Castro regime on social media,” said Chairwoman...

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Congresista Salazar Urges State Department Official to Deliver Communications Between US Embassy in Havana and MadWoman

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, reminded the third-ranking official at the Biden State Department to send all communications between the US Embassy in Havana and MadWoman, the small business contracted by the Embassy that fired an employee for speaking out against the Cuban dictatorship on his personal social media account."It happens that the US Embassy in Havana hired a company called MadWoman, a supposed 'independent SME' that fired an employee for criticizing the Castro regime on...

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Congresista Salazar Calls for U.S. Action and Leadership in Cuba and Haiti in House Floor Speech (+VIDEO)

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, delivered a speech on the House Floor urging for American action and leadership in Cuba and Haiti."As we must extinguish the flames of instability and communism that are burning in our neighborhood," stated Representative Salazar. "If we do not, they will surely spread to other parts of the region. We cannot ignore Cuba or Haiti."Following protests in eastern Cuban cities like Santiago and Bayamo on March 17, 2024, the communist regime once again blamed the...

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Díaz-Balart Reacts to Representative Kay Granger's Announcement to Step Down as Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) shared heartfelt words in response to Congresswoman Kay Granger's decision to step down as Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations."Kay Granger is a giant amongst her peers. She is a mentor, a leader, a loyal friend and tough as nails, she is the ‘Titanian Texan’. The country is more secure, resilient and better off due to her selfless and tireless work as Chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee," expressed Congressman Díaz-Balart.Expressing his anticipation for future collaborations, Díaz-Balart...

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Aprueban en el Comité de Relaciones Exteriores proyecto de ley de congresista Salazar y senador Rubio para reimponer sanciones al régimen de Nicolás Maduro

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 21, 2024

El proyecto de ley de la representante María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) y del senador Marco Rubio (R-FL) para reautorizar las sanciones impuestas al régimen de Maduro en 2019, la Ley de Reautorización de VERDAD (Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development), H.R. 6831, fue aprobado en el Comité de Relaciones Exteriores de la Cámara de Representantes.La congresista Salazar expresó: "Es necesario restablecer la presión sobre el régimen de Maduro para seguir apoyando a la oposición democrática de Venezuela. La reautorización de la Ley VERDAD dará al Gobierno...

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Congresista Salazar Cuestiona a Alta Funcionaria por Auditoría Deficiente en la Administración de Pequeños Negocios

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – En una audiencia del Comité de Pequeños Negocios de la Cámara de Representantes, la representante María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) cuestionó a Isabel Guzmán, administradora de la Administración de Pequeños Negocios (SBA), por los fallos encontrados en la auditoría realizada por "KPMG"."Lamentablemente, KPMG descubrió revisiones inadecuadas del proceso de préstamos, registros deficientes y problemas de cumplimiento legal en la Administración de Pequeños Negocios del presidente Biden", expresó la representante Salazar. "La administradora Guzmán lleva tres años...

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Salazar, Wasserman Schultz Celebrate Committee Approval of Bipartisan Bill to Counter Maduro Regime’s Assault on Democracy

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) expressed gratitude for the committee approval of their bipartisan bill, the VERDAD Reauthorization Act, aimed at countering the Maduro regime's assault on democracy in Venezuela.In a joint statement, Salazar and Wasserman Schultz highlighted the importance of the VERDAD Reauthorization Act in addressing the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. They stated, "We are grateful that members of the Foreign Affairs Committee share our outrage...

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Salazar and Rubio’s VERDAD Reauthorization Act Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 21, 2024

Rep. María Elvira Salazar and Senator Marco Rubio's VERDAD Reauthorization Act, aimed at reauthorizing sanctions on the Maduro regime in Venezuela, successfully passed a markup in the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The bipartisan bill, H.R. 6831, is poised to continue supporting the democratic opposition in Venezuela and combat the oppressive dictatorship.Rep. Salazar emphasized the importance of reauthorizing the VERDAD Act, stating, "Pressure on the Maduro regime must be restored...to keep fighting for freedom in Venezuela and an end to the dictatorship." She also...

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Congresistas Salazar y Wasserman Schultz celebran la aprobación en el Comité de Relaciones Exteriores del proyecto de ley bipartidista para contrarrestar el ataque de Maduro a la democracia

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, la presidenta del Subcomité del Hemisferio Occidental, la congresista María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), y la representante Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), copresidenta del Caucus del Congreso para la Democracia en Venezuela, expresaron su gratitud y compromiso tras la aprobación en el Comité de Relaciones Exteriores de su proyecto de ley bipartidista.Salazar, en nombre de ambas congresistas, afirmó: "Estamos agradecidas de que los miembros del Comité de Relaciones Exteriores compartan nuestra indignación por el renovado ataque del régimen de Maduro a...

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Salazar Grills Top Biden Administration Official on Poor SBA Agency Audit

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 21, 2024

Rep. María Elvira Salazar from Florida did not hold back in questioning Isabel Guzman, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), during a House Small Business Committee hearing. Salazar expressed her concern over the findings of the annual KPMG audit report, which highlighted significant failures within the SBA under Guzman’s leadership."Unfortunately, KPMG found inadequate loan process reviews, poor record-keeping, and legal compliance issues at President Biden’s Small Business Administration," remarked Rep. Salazar. She also criticized Guzman for not...

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Salazar’s Passport Wait Time Reduction Bill Passes House of Representatives

By North Miami-Dade News | Mar 20, 2024

The House of Representatives passed the Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R. 6610), a bill aimed at reducing long wait times for passport renewals, introduced by Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA). Rep. Salazar expressed concern over the delays, stating, "Two months for a passport is way too long." She emphasized the importance of addressing the issue and bringing the passport processing service back to order.The legislation, which garnered unanimous support from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, aims to streamline the...