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Floor statement

Sen. Martinez states his support for the Safe Mortgage Licensing Act. Uses Florida and its foreclosure rates as way to showcase the necessity for the act. The act would established a national professional licensing standard for all mortgage brokers and lenders. Would also be used to create a database with the credentials of the brokers and lenders.

Senate floor statement

Sen. Martinez brings up his proposals for changes to energy policy. Among other things, Martinez suggests a summer holiday on the 18 cent/gallon, 24 cent/gallon diesel gas tax in order to assist consumers. Also to consider the termination of "boutique" fuels and to work more with oil companies on create gas blends that are better for the air. Martinez also suggests that the US expand refinery capacity as well as exploring alternative fuels.

Floor statement

Sen. Martinez speaks on the proposed gas tax holiday (from Memorial Day to Labor Day) and how it could help the Florida State economy through allowing families to travel to the state for tourism. Martinez speaks his approval for the Boxer Substitute Amendment to H.R. 1195, the Highway Technical Corrections Act (The Coburn Amendment).

House session: Federal update presentation

Sen. Martinez speaks at the Florida Housing and makes a presentation on federal issues including the economic stimulus project, the housing market as it affects Florida (modernization of FHA, incentives to buy unoccupied homes, etc), the Everglades restoration project, Herbert Hoover Dike restoration project, the National Catastrophe Fund, greater access to healthcare

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