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Florida Sen. Martinez to step down

Aug. 8, 2009
Republican Sen. Mel Martinez announced Friday he will be resigning his seat in the coming weeks, saying he was stepping down more than a year before his first term expires in order spend more time at home in Florida. Mr. Martinez, the first Cuban-American elected to the Senate, had announced in...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa