Septiembre 2008

• 23rd

  Senator Martinez on Financial Rescue plan Senator Martinez, a member of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, told U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke today that any financial rescue plan approved by Congress ought to contain more oversight of Treasury’s actions and that Congress should act to address the root of the problem – the housing crisis.

Junio 2008

• 11th

  Senator Martinez On The Nation's Energy Costs Senator Mel Martinez spoke on the nation’s energy crisis. The senator discussed the need for more exploration and domestic development, conservation, increasing refinery capacity, and using new fuel technologies. The senator also debunked the myth that China is drilling for oil off the coast of Cuba.

Mayo 2008

• 13th

  Senator Martinez On Rising Energy Costs Senator Martinez called for a suspension of the federal 18 cent a gallon gas tax between Memorial Day and Labor Day to help alleviate price pressures on fuel. In addition, the senator spoke in support of developing and using alternative and renewable sources of energy.

• 12th

  Senator Martinez Urges Passage Of The U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Senator Martinez, joined by Senate Republicans and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, urged action on the stalled U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement. The agreement will add millions of dollars and thousands of jobs to Florida's economy.

Abril 2008

• 16th	Senator Martinez On The Colombia Free Trade Agreement Senator Martinez urged Congress to approve the Colombia Free Trade Agreement

• 10th	Senator Martinez On The Situation In Iraq Senator Martinez discussed the situation in Iraq with General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker.

• 3rd	Senator Martinez On SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act Senator Martinez discussed the SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act to create national licensing and oversight standards for mortgage brokers and lenders.

• 2nd	Senator Martinez Floor Speech On The Housing Crisis Senator Martinez discussed the need for the Senate to approve several provisions to alleviate the pressure on families and the homebuilding industry.

Noviembre 2008

• 13th	Senator Mel Martinez Discusses Homeownership Crisis at Senate Banking Committee martinez_nov13.ram - | 1.0 MBs | quality

Septiembre 2008

• 26th	Senator Mel Martinez on Florida Foreclosure Assistance & Financial Rescue Plan martinez_sep26.ram - | 5.5 MBs | quality

• 24th	Senator Mel Martinez Discusses Financial Relief Package martinez_sep24.ram - | 2.0 MBs | quality

• 23rd	Senator Mel Martinez on Financial Rescue Plan martinez_sep23.ram - | 2.9 MBs | quality

• 18th	Senator Mel Martinez Discusses U.S. Marshals "Operation Orange Crush" martinez_sept18.ram - | 4.8 MBs | quality

• 17th	Senator Mel Martinez Discusses Cuba Humanitarian Aid martinez_sep17.ram - | 3.0 MBs | quality

Julio 2008

• 31st	Senator Mel Martinez Floor Speech on our Energy Crisis Needs a Solution martinez_jul31.ram - | 3.6 MBs | quality

• 28th	Senator Mel Martinez Calls for Medicare Fraud Prevention martinez_jul28.ram - | 2.3 MBs | quality

• 25th	Senator Mel Martinez on Energy Solutions martinez_jul25.ram - | 2.0 MBs | quality

• 24th	Senator Mel Martinez on America's Energy Crisis martinez_jul24.ram - | 2.7 MBs | quality