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Published 1/5/2009 at L.A. Times - Politics

The New Mexico governor cites an ongoing investigation. It's a blow for Obama's Cabinet. The president-elect accepts the withdrawal with 'deep regret.' > President-elect Barack Obama was dealt a setback to his incoming Cabinet on Sunday when Commerce Secretary-designate and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson withdrew from consideration amid a federal investigation into how a political donor from Beverly Hills won a lucrative state contract. (link)

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