Mel Martinez Steps Down - The Daily Beast

Martinez Ready to 'Move On'

Florida Sen. Mel Martinez announced Friday he has decided to go into early retirement. The Republican shot down a question on whether or not he was pressured into the move, saying "this is a free country." Fox News

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