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03/04/09--14:47: MelMartinez: For those interested in why I oppose watering down Cuba sanctions at this time, click here: http://bit.ly/blHLL. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: For those interested in why I oppose watering down Cuba sanctions at this time, click here: http://bit.ly/blHLL.


03/12/09--12:44: MelMartinez: Spoke to US Senate Youth Program today. Bright, engaging students. Interested in how bipartisanship can prevail without dearth of principle. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: Spoke to US Senate Youth Program today. Bright, engaging students. Interested in how bipartisanship can prevail without dearth of principle.


03/19/09--13:51: MelMartinez: Told a reporter this 90% tax is a dramatic way to cover up the real who, why, and how the bonuses were allowed in the first place. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: Told a reporter this 90% tax is a dramatic way to cover up the real who, why, and how the bonuses were allowed in the first place.


03/30/09--11:09: MelMartinez: In Tampa. Heard from a large group about their concerns with Pres. Obama's budget. See recap here: http://bit.ly/3pTun (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: In Tampa. Heard from a large group about their concerns with Pres. Obama's budget. See recap here: http://bit.ly/3pTun


04/20/09--12:23: MelMartinez: Off politics 4 a sec... In Notre Dame baseball, my nephew Eric threw a complete game shutout against West Virginia. http://bit.ly/wsAAC (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: Off politics 4 a sec... In Notre Dame baseball, my nephew Eric threw a complete game shutout against West Virginia. http://bit.ly/wsAAC


04/27/09--13:46: MelMartinez: I will oppose the confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius for HHS Secy. Her ability to do the job will be adversely affected by her extreme views. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: I will oppose the confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius for HHS Secy. Her ability to do the job will be adversely affected by her extreme views.


04/28/09--08:09: MelMartinez: Sen Armed Services Cmte hearing. Asked if SECNAV-des supports 'strategic dispersal' of our aircraft carrier fleet. He refused to answer. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: Sen Armed Services Cmte hearing. Asked if SECNAV-des supports 'strategic dispersal' of our aircraft carrier fleet. He refused to answer.


04/28/09--08:10: MelMartinez: 'Strategic dispersal' of our aircraft carrier fleet is critically important. Now all assets are bunched up at Norfolk, VA. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: 'Strategic dispersal' of our aircraft carrier fleet is critically important. Now all assets are bunched up at Norfolk, VA.


04/28/09--10:49: MelMartinez: RE Specter's Party Switch:The pressure is now on moderate democrats to stop the radical agenda. I am disappointed and surprised. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: RE Specter's Party Switch:The pressure is now on moderate democrats to stop the radical agenda. I am disappointed and surprised.


04/28/09--10:51: MelMartinez: On lighter note, Sen Dodd came to Republican meeting where Specter was speaking and asked if Ds could trade for someone else. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: On lighter note, Sen Dodd came to Republican meeting where Specter was speaking and asked if Ds could trade for someone else.


04/28/09--14:42: MelMartinez: Sent a letter today to Pentagon, DHS asking for full decision process and cost on NYC flyover. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: Sent a letter today to Pentagon, DHS asking for full decision process and cost on NYC flyover.


04/29/09--08:33: MelMartinez: Radio Interview with Rob Williams on NewsRadio 1620 Pensacola: http://bit.ly/617Z0. Topics - Arlen Specter, Cuba, Nuclear Carriers. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: Radio Interview with Rob Williams on NewsRadio 1620 Pensacola: http://bit.ly/617Z0. Topics - Arlen Specter, Cuba, Nuclear Carriers.


05/08/09--07:02: MelMartinez: See link for an interesting story about one of the Admin's top noms: http://bit.ly/Sw2uy. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: See link for an interesting story about one of the Admin's top noms: http://bit.ly/Sw2uy.


05/11/09--12:50: MelMartinez: Still seeking answers for a top Administration nominee who is up for the general counsel position at USArmy. http://bit.ly/w9rD2 (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: Still seeking answers for a top Administration nominee who is up for the general counsel position at USArmy. http://bit.ly/w9rD2


05/15/09--08:23: MelMartinez: @Astro_Mike: U.S. and esp FL appreciates u and crew 4 fixing Hubble & making space program the envy of the world. Have a safe flight home. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: @Astro_Mike: U.S. and esp FL appreciates u and crew 4 fixing Hubble & making space program the envy of the world. Have a safe flight home.


05/21/09--06:51: MelMartinez: Passing along why so-called Employee "Free Choice" act is bad. See http://bit.ly/nJSGE. #tcot #efca (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: Passing along why so-called Employee "Free Choice" act is bad. See http://bit.ly/nJSGE. #tcot #efca


06/04/09--13:38: MelMartinez: Confirming I'll meet with SCOTUS nominee Judge Sotomayor next Tuesday. My comments about the upcoming mtg at http://bit.ly/Dmxzw. #sayfie (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: Confirming I'll meet with SCOTUS nominee Judge Sotomayor next Tuesday. My comments about the upcoming mtg at http://bit.ly/Dmxzw. #sayfie


07/09/09--13:27: MelMartinez: I'm appalled. This week is marked by attempts to remove pork from spending and each amendment is voted down by the Democrat majority. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: I'm appalled. This week is marked by attempts to remove pork from spending and each amendment is voted down by the Democrat majority.


07/09/09--13:31: MelMartinez: Dems voting down the removal of clearly narrow, noncompetitive, wasteful earmarks despite commitment from POTUS to end the practice. (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: Dems voting down the removal of clearly narrow, noncompetitive, wasteful earmarks despite commitment from POTUS to end the practice.


07/09/09--13:38: MelMartinez: From Politico... details on repeated failures to cut programs: http://bit.ly/15IDIf (chan 1506842)

MelMartinez: From Politico... details on repeated failures to cut programs: http://bit.ly/15IDIf