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Biography: Sen. Mel Martinez

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Florida Sen. Mel Martinez seemed to rise to national prominence overnight after his 2004 victory over Betty Castor. The native Cuban is a key figure for immigration reform and is now chairman of the Republican National Committee. However, anyone who knows him knows he worked hard to get there. Listen as Florida Trend's Amy Keller shares the senator's incredible story.