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Back at work, U.S. lawmakers face growing calls for gun control

U.S. News // 6 years ago

Back at work, U.S. lawmakers face growing calls for gun control

Members of Congress return to work Monday after a weeklong recess to again face debate over U.S. gun violence amid calls for greater gun control measures.

Trump: Schools need 'offensive capability,' federal funds to train armed teachers

U.S. News // 6 years ago

Trump: Schools need 'offensive capability,' federal funds to train armed teachers

President Donald Trump reiterated the idea of arming teachers to prevent mass shootings during a school safety meeting at the White House.

Florida town hall: Lawmakers support 'common sense' gun solutions

U.S. News // 6 years ago

Florida town hall: Lawmakers support 'common sense' gun solutions

Thousands of community members and students gathered for a town hall discussion on gun control in the wake of the mass shooting at a Florida high school.

Listening session: Trump promises stricter background checks

U.S. News // 6 years ago

Listening session: Trump promises stricter background checks

President Donald Trump promised stringent background checks and mental health screenings at a listening session with survivors of last week's school shooting.

Florida town hall meeting to feature students, NRA, politicians

U.S. News // 6 years ago

Florida town hall meeting to feature students, NRA, politicians

A town hall in Florida Wednesday night will feature students, parents, politicians and NRA advocates to discuss gun laws and safety.

A bad year for oil and gas transparency, watchdog says

Energy News // 6 years ago

A bad year for oil and gas transparency, watchdog says

From the mixing of U.S. policies and special interests to backing away from transparency in oil and gas, it's been a "very bad year," a watchdog group said.

Trump visits shooting victims at hospital, first responders

U.S. News // 6 years ago

Trump visits shooting victims at hospital, first responders

President Donald Trump visited victims of the shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla., and offered thanks to medical personnel and first responders.

Second White House staffer resigns amid spousal abuse claims

U.S. News // 6 years ago

Second White House staffer resigns amid spousal abuse claims

A second White House official resigned amid abuse allegations by a former wife.

Industry talks up Florida oil and gas potential

Energy News // 6 years ago

Industry talks up Florida oil and gas potential

Industry supporters in Florida kicked back against opposition to offshore drilling, saying the state has emerging opportunities to capitalize on U.S. momentum.

Uproar continues over Trump's offshore drilling plans

Energy News // 6 years ago

Uproar continues over Trump's offshore drilling plans

Democratic senators from U.S. coastal states said they're still waiting for clarification on a five-year drilling plan given the ambiguity over Florida.

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Marco Antonio Rubio (born May 28, 1971) is the junior United States Senator from the state of Florida, serving since January 2011, and is a candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 election. He previously served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Rubio is a Cuban American native of Miami. He graduated from the University of Florida and the University of Miami School of Law. In the late 1990s, he served as a City Commissioner for West Miami and was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000, representing the 111th House district.

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