Thursday, January 8, 2009

Mel Martinez

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Martinez's decision not to run for re-election opens the door for Bush. more >>

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Democrats and Republicans have voiced concerns over the changes to the $700 billion bailout. more >>

New GOP Boss Brings His Game

Sports has often been the way for Mel Martinez, the Florida senator and new Republican Party general chairman, to prove he's different and a team player. As a kid in communist Cuba, for example, he'd show his rebel side by wearing a Catholic scapular around his neck during basketball and baseball games just to irk the authorities. more >>

Breaking Bread Now, Heads Later

The groundwork is being laid for the first meeting between the two party chairmen, longtime Democratic boss Howard Dean and gop newbie Sen. Mel Martinez. more >>

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