US Sen Mel Martinez

Mel Martinez is a United States Senator from Florida, a Republican, a Cuban American, and the former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

[US Sen Mel Martinez @MelMartinez]

From Politico... details on repeated failures to cut programs: http://bit.ly/15IDIf

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Dems voting down the removal of clearly narrow, noncompetitive, wasteful earmarks despite commitment from POTUS to end the practice.

[US Sen Mel Martinez @MelMartinez]

I'm appalled. This week is marked by attempts to remove pork from spending and each amendment is voted down by the Democrat majority.

[US Sen Mel Martinez @MelMartinez]

Confirming I'll meet with SCOTUS nominee Judge Sotomayor next Tuesday. My comments about the upcoming mtg at http://bit.ly/Dmxzw. #sayfie

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Passing along why so-called Employee "Free Choice" act is bad. See http://bit.ly/nJSGE. #tcot #efca

[US Sen Mel Martinez @MelMartinez]

@Astro_Mike: U.S. and esp FL appreciates u and crew 4 fixing Hubble & making space program the envy of the world. Have a safe flight home.

[US Sen Mel Martinez @MelMartinez]

Still seeking answers for a top Administration nominee who is up for the general counsel position at USArmy. http://bit.ly/w9rD2

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See link for an interesting story about one of the Admin's top noms: http://bit.ly/Sw2uy.

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Radio Interview with Rob Williams on NewsRadio 1620 Pensacola: http://bit.ly/617Z0. Topics - Arlen Specter, Cuba, Nuclear Carriers.

[US Sen Mel Martinez @MelMartinez]

Sent a letter today to Pentagon, DHS asking for full decision process and cost on NYC flyover.

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On lighter note, Sen Dodd came to Republican meeting where Specter was speaking and asked if Ds could trade for someone else.

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RE Specter's Party Switch:The pressure is now on moderate democrats to stop the radical agenda. I am disappointed and surprised.

[US Sen Mel Martinez @MelMartinez]

'Strategic dispersal' of our aircraft carrier fleet is critically important. Now all assets are bunched up at Norfolk, VA.

[US Sen Mel Martinez @MelMartinez]

Sen Armed Services Cmte hearing. Asked if SECNAV-des supports 'strategic dispersal' of our aircraft carrier fleet. He refused to answer.

[US Sen Mel Martinez @MelMartinez]

I will oppose the confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius for HHS Secy. Her ability to do the job will be adversely affected by her extreme views.

[US Sen Mel Martinez @MelMartinez]

Off politics 4 a sec... In Notre Dame baseball, my nephew Eric threw a complete game shutout against West Virginia. http://bit.ly/wsAAC

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In Tampa. Heard from a large group about their concerns with Pres. Obama's budget. See recap here: http://bit.ly/3pTun

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Told a reporter this 90% tax is a dramatic way to cover up the real who, why, and how the bonuses were allowed in the first place.

[US Sen Mel Martinez @MelMartinez]

Spoke to US Senate Youth Program today. Bright, engaging students. Interested in how bipartisanship can prevail without dearth of principle.

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For those interested in why I oppose watering down Cuba sanctions at this time, click here: http://bit.ly/blHLL.