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In a Surprise, Senator Martinez Resigns Early

Aug. 8, 2009
Senator Mel Martinez, Republican of Florida, abruptly announced his resignation, saying he would step down as soon as Gov. Charlie Crist names a replacement.
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Will Crist be McCain's running mate?

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Bush stumps for Crist, sans Crist

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- President Bush was in Florida Monday campaigning for Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist -- only Crist was no where to be found. Thousands of supporters greeted the president and his brother, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, in Pensacola, Fla., but Cri

Fla. AG Crist to lead Martinez campaign

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 15 (UPI) -- Florida Attorny General Charlie Crist has endorsed ex-U.S. Housing Secretary Mel Martinez's U.S. Senate bid and agreed to chair his statewide campaign.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch