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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Mel Martinez announced Tuesday he was leaving his post, effective Friday.
No official reason was given for the resignation of Martinez, who has led HUD since the first week of the Bush administration. However, The New York Times reported last week the Cuban-born resident of Florida may leave HUD to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Bob Graham, D-Fla.
"It has been a great privilege to serve in the president's Cabinet and lead the 9,300 hard-working employees of HUD," Martinez said in a statement. "President Bush understands the importance of our work and the many positive ways in which it is transforming families and communities."
In a statement, Bush said: "Mel Martinez is a good friend and an exceptional public servant. ... As secretary of Housing and Urban Development, he has worked tirelessly to help every American realize the promise of our country for themselves and their families."
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