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Commerce Nominee Gary Locke Has Lobbyist Past
By Mark Impomeni - Politics DailyPresident Barack Obama's third choice to head the Commerce Department, former Washington State Governor Gary Locke, was a partner in the China division of Davis Wright Tremaine, an international law firm dealing with trade issues. Locke lobbyed the Chinese government on behalf of American companies Microsoft, Starbucks, and Weyerhaeuser Lumber, among others. Locke's advocacy on behalf of the companies has raised questions about his ability to lead the Commerce Department.President Obama has barred former lobbyists from taking positions in his Administraiton that would give them authority over ...
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By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyWhen we last checked in on the First Family's search for canine companionship, the President was comparing the search for a puppy to the selection of a commerce secretary. He was referring to just-withdrawn Bill Richardson, but since then, he's lost another nominee in Judd Gregg. Now, the race is on to see who gets seated first, the pup or the C-sec.Michelle Obama tells People Magazine about the pooch timetable after spring break in April), plus some of the names they've been kicking around:"Oh, the names are really bad. I don't even want to mention it, because there are names floating around ...
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