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Locke in at Commerce
The third time was the charm for President Obama and his choice for commerce secretary.
The Senate today confirmed former Washington state Governor Gary Locke for the post after Obama's first two selections withdrew before they even came up for a vote -- Democratic New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson because of a state investigation and Republican New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg because of policy differences.
Locke, who was approved by voice vote, "will ensure American workers can prosper, our businesses can thrive and the economy can grow," said Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia, the Associated Press reports.
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Glen Johnson is Politics Editor at boston.com and lead blogger for "Political Intelligence." He moved to Massachusetts in the fourth grade, and has covered local, state, and national politics for over 25 years. E-mail him at johnson@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @globeglen. |
