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REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Mel Martinez addresses the delegates at the Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sept. 2, 2004. (UPI Photo/Chris Corder)

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Gingrich pulls Romney 'anti-immigrant' ad
Gingrich pulls Romney 'anti-immigrant' ad
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich has stopped airing a radio ad that claimed rival Mitt Romney was against immigrants, the Gingrich campaign said.
Former U.S. Sen. Martinez now a lobbyist
Former U.S. Sen. Martinez now a lobbyist
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., is the most recent lawmaker to resign and seek a new career in the world of lobbying, a lobbyist says.
LeMieux to replace Martinez in U.S. Senate
LeMieux to replace Martinez in U.S. Senate
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Charlie Crist said Friday U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., will be replaced by former Crist adviser George LeMieux.
Crist in unique position as Martinez quits
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., says he's quitting Congress as soon as Florida Gov. Charlie Crist can appoint someone to replace him.
Sources: Martinez to leave U.S. Senate
Sources: Martinez to leave U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez will step down from his Florida Senate seat following an upcoming congressional recess, senior Republican sources said Friday.
Brown announces Florida Senate run
Brown announces Florida Senate run
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 3 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, D-Fla., says she is joining the race to succeed the retiring Mel Martinez as a U.S. senator from the state in 2010.
Florida Gov. Crist may run for Senate
Florida Gov. Crist may run for Senate
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Republican Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is contemplating a U.S. Senate run, sources tell The Washington Post.
Rep. Meek announces Fla. Senate bid
MIAMI, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., says he is running for the Florida U.S. Senate seat that will become open in 2010.
Jeb Bush said mulling U.S. Senate run
Jeb Bush said mulling U.S. Senate run
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Republican political strategists say former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is leaning toward running for the U.S. Senate in 2010.
Fines levied against McCollum campaign
MIAMI, June 24 (UPI) -- The 2004 U.S. Senate campaign of Florida Attorney Gen. Bill McCollum has paid a $50,000 fine for failing to report all spending in a Republican primary.
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“ This legislation is about due process and equal protection for disabled individuals like Terri Schiavo. It ensures Terri has the same federal legal protections as convicted murderers, ”
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“ The spot creates the impression it should -- that he was a Cabinet member, close adviser and friend of the president, ”
Florida Senate ad draws GOP fire
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“ Of all the candidates in the race, Martinez and Byrd are the two who are consistent in the pro-life positions they take. ”
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