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Commerce Pick Richardson Withdraws

HeadlineJan 05, 2009

In other news, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn his name to be Commerce Secretary nominee. Richardson cited a federal grand jury investigation into claims that his administration gave out lucrative contracts in exchange for donations to political action committees established by Richardson.

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