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More on Richardson and Commerce Job…and My Take on KOAT
So, now it appears that Richardson will become Barack Obama’s Commerce Secretary, but that the announcement won’t take place until after Thanksgiving. That’s according to the Associated Press this morning.... Read more »
Washington Post Picks Up on Richardson-Commerce Chatter
A blogger at the Post is also hearing the speculation about Gov. Bill Richardson taking over at the Commerce Dept. Here’s a link to a blog I wrote yesterday putting... Read more »
Richardson for Commerce Secretary?
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... Read more »
Jeff Bingaman on Henry Waxman as House Energy Chairman
Sen. Jeff Bingaman, chief of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, seems quite pleased with today’s news that Rep. Henry Waxman will take over as top dog on the... Read more »
Politico Says Clinton Might Not Want Sec. State Job
Maybe all the chatter about Hillary Clinton being Barack Obama’s Secretary of State is premature after all. http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Report_Clinton_may_turn_down_State_1118.html
Bingaman, Udall Vote to Rebuke, but Keep Lieberman in Dem Caucus
Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., and Democratic Senator-elect,Tom Udall, voted for a resolution today that allowed wayward Sen. Joe Lieberman to remain in the Democratic caucus. Lieberman, who won his... Read more »
Bill Richardson, Hillary Clinton and the Secretary of State Job
Gov. Bill Richardson and his top advisers are no doubt on pins and needles this week as they await President-elect Barack Obama’s decision on who will serve as his secretary... Read more »
Domenici says Ted Stevens Conviction “Knocked Me Down”
For an immensely powerful senator, Ted Stevens was relatively unknown to most New Mexicans – at least until his name was splashed across the news in connection with his conviction... Read more »
Sen. Domenici Stumps for Pearce in New Ad
Sen. Pete Domenici is on the tube in New Mexico, urging the state's voters to "do the right thing" and vote for Steve Pearce to replace him in the U.S. Senate.... Read more »
NBC Scraps Udall-Pearce “Meet the Press” Debate
A national debate scheduled for this Sunday between U.S. Senate candidates Steve Pearce and Tom Udall is not to be. The most important political talk show in the nation will... Read more »
Sen. Domenici’s Mental Health Parity Initiative Headed to Bush’s Desk
The big bailout bill that just passed the House also included Sen. Pete Domenici's pet project – mental health parity legislation. Here's a statement his office just released: U.S. Senators... Read more »
Rep. Tom Udall Votes Against Bailout Bill
Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., voted against the $700 billion bill, as well. Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., voted for the bill, which passed the House. Here's a statement Udall just released... Read more »
