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Richardson to Commerce?
Richardson to Commerce?
Is New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson in line to become Commerce Department chief? (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini) Updated, 1:58 p.m. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has emerged as a "serious contender" to head the Commerce Department under President-elect Barack Obama,...
Richardson to Commerce?
Richardson to Commerce?
voices.washingtonpost.com — Is New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson in line to become Commerce Department chief? (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini) New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has emerged as a "serious contender" to head the Commerce Department under President-elect Barack Obama, ... (more) Richardson to Commerce?
"Emoluments," Clinton, and That Pesky Constitution
dailykos.com — Article I, Section 6 : No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been ... (more) "Emoluments," Clinton, and That Pesky Constitution
Richardson for Commerce Secretary?
abqjournal.com — It's everyone's favorite parlor game! Where will Gov. Bill Richardson land in the Obama administration? Ok, maybe it's not EVERYONE's favorite parlor game, be those of us in Washington are having some fun with the "Guess Obama's Cabinet" quiz. It's ... (more) Richardson for Commerce Secretary?
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Report: Richardson "Serious Contender" for Commerce
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... WashPost: The New Mexico Governor has emerged as a top choice for the Cabinet slot, according to a Democratic official.       ...

Richardson to Commerce?
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has emerged as a "serious contender" to head the Commerce Department under President-elect Obama, according to the Washington Post. ...

Drip, Drip, Drip
Talking Points Memo — A few Friday afternoon leaks big enough to make a splash: Hillary will accept Secretary of State offer. Timothy Geithner will be Obama's pick for Treasury Secretary. Bill Richardson is a serious contender for Commerce Secretary. With all the usual off-the-record and thinly sourced caveats, of course. ...

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