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Fox & Friends - Senator Mel Martinez (R) Florida - At least six deaths blamed on Hurricane Wilma in FL - Wilma blamed for killing at least 25 people altogether

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Sagüeros Guagüeros, Tma de Posesión de Mel Martinez, Washington

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in Spanish

Box 87

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Martinez's final speak on Senate floor

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Also includes speeches by other Senate members about Martinez's time in the Senate

CNN Español: Mel Martinez, Hispanos en el Senado

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Includes the story of Martinez's road to the Senate including his participation in the Pedro Pan, interviews with the senator, his mother and wife and other information.

Senate floor - Hispanic heritage and Katrina contribution

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Martinez on senate floor discussing senate resolution 238 to create Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States. It also includes his remarks on the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes on Florida in order to ask for continued financial assistance for the State.

Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing

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Start 9:28 am Stop 1:30 pm, Disk 1 of 2, Hearing on the turmoil in the U.S. credit markets, recent actions regarding government sponsored investment banks and other financial institutions. Sen. Martinez speaks at Ch 14 1:09:02 and ch. 44 3:39:15

Senate floor statement

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Sen. Martinez speaking on the nomination of his brother, Ralph E. Martinez, of Florida , to be a member of the foreign claims settlement commission of the United States.

Armed Service Committee hearing, Energy Committee hearing, Aging/Judiciary Committee

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1: Sen. Martinez talks a little about mistakes made within the intelligence community. 2: Discussion of planning for a commemorative event for St. Augustine's 450th anniversary and discussion of the significance of St. Augustine. 3: Discussion of legislation to require individuals to sign away their rights to litigation in order to receive admittance to nursing homes.

Senate floor statement

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Sen. Martinez congratulates Sen. McCain in his successful bid to be the Republican party's nominee for President. Discusses the problematic situation between Columbia, Ecuador and Venezuela relating to terrorism in the region (mostly presented as the fault of Venezuela). Asks the congress to successfully pass the Colombian Free Trade Agreement in an effort to further the pursuit of democracy and freedom in Columbia.

Banking Committee

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Sen. Martinez discusses the HUD program and it's role in attempting to end homelessness. Also, HUD and the FHA's role in stemming the mortgage crisis.

Floor statement

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Senator Martinez's on the housing crisis's impact on the economic situation in the state of Florida and the possible solutions (i.e. FHA modernization, regulatory reform, more liquidity) for the crisis.

Sen. Martinez's opening statement before the Banking Committee

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Sen. Martinez questions whether or not TARP (intended for a financial institution bailout) money should be allocated to the auto industry based on the fact it is working from a business model that is "destined to fail"

Opening statement at Foreign Relations Committee hearing

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Sen. Martinez introduces Hugo Yurenz, former Deputy Chief of Mission to the US embassy in Madrid. The committee is considering Mr. Yurenz as an ambassador to Honduras.

Floor statement

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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

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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

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Sen. Martinez takes issue with the current gas prices and the rising prices. Martinez uses previous statements by the Democratic party as part of his demonstration on the need for the United States to drill within their own shores and to alter the US's Energy Policy.

Floor statement

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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

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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

MSNBC

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Sen. Martinez talks to MSNBC about Sen. McCain's Energy Plan, the US's position on North Korea, the way Sen. McCain's campaign is being run and Sen. McCain's relationship with Hispanic voters.

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