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Published 12/3/2008 by rsinderbrand at CNN Political Ticker

Obama officially named Richardson Commerce Secretary Wednesday. WASHINGTON (CNN) – President-elect Barack Obama announced New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his pick for secretary of commerce on Wednesday, calling him a "leading economic diplomat for America." "I know that Bill will be an unyielding advocate for American business and American jobs, at home and around the [...] (link)

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