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Pacman
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Posted: Jan 04 2009 at 3:17pm |
Obama certainly is a guy for change and issues and he ain't even taken office yet, could be an interesting 4 years, as skeletons come out of the closet.
Richardson withdraws as Commerce nominee
New Mexico governor cites pending investigation of business dealings
NBC News
updated 2:43 p.m. ET, Sun., Jan. 4, 2009
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New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, tapped in December by President-elect Barack Obama to serve as secretary of Commerce, has withdrawn his name for the position, citing a pending investigation into a company that has done business with his state. "Let me say unequivocally that I and my Administration have acted properly in all matters and that this investigation will bear out that fact," he said Sunday in a report by NBC News' Andrea Mitchell. "But I have concluded that the ongoing investigation also would have forced an untenable delay in the confirmation process." A federal grand jury is investigating how a California company that contributed to Richardson's political activities won a New Mexico state contract worth more than $1 billion. Richardson said in a statement issued by the Obama transition office that the investigation could take weeks or months but expressed confidence it will show he and his administration acted properly. Plans to continue as governor The announcement came ahead of Obama's Monday meetings with congressional leaders on a massive economic recovery bill he wants lawmakers to pass quickly. Obama said Sunday he accepted Richardson's decision to withdraw with 'deep regret.' "Governor Richardson is an outstanding public servant and would have brought to the job of Commerce Secretary and our economic team great insights accumulated through an extraordinary career in federal and state office," Obama said. Obama gave no indication whom he might name to replace Richardson as the nominee but said "we must move quickly to fill the void left by Governor Richardson's decision." 'Pay-to-play' dealings? State documents show CDR was paid a total of $1.48 million in 2004 and 2005 for its work on a transportation program. Richardson ran against Obama in the Democratic presidential primary, but withdrew after a poor showing in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary. He later endorsed Obama in his primary campaign against Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Obama's nominee for secretary of state. He is one of the most prominent Hispanics in the Democratic Party, having served in Congress and as President Bill Clinton's ambassador to the United Nations and energy secretary. As governor, he has kept up an international profile with a specialty in dealing with rogue nations. Obama also considered him to be secretary of state. CDR and its CEO, David Rubin, have contributed at least $110,000 to three political committees formed by Richardson, according to an AP review of campaign finance records. The largest donation, $75,000, was made by CDR in June 2004 — a couple of months after the transportation financing arrangement won state approval — to a political committee that Richardson established before the Democratic National Convention that year. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Please check back later for more details on this developing story.
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VietVet
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I agree Pacman- things are going to go down hill quickly after the 20th when the Dems take over. The Bush White House has worked for 8 years so that we may enjoy what we have now. No more nation building from Rice, no more abundant jobs, no more clean government without scandals, no more enjoyment from seeing Mr. Cheney work his magic and worse of all- no more of the Bush charisma to watch. The 20th will be a sad day for the nation. Too bad we couldn't have President Bush serve another term to give him a chance to finish what he started and to continue to try to straighten out this pathetic Congress. I'd like to see the satisfaction on his face when we win the war during his third term, if allowed.
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Pacman
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I think you and other Dems who think the Messiah has come, are in for a rude awakening. Obma's 4 year term may look a lot more like Bushes last 8 than you like.
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VietVet
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Pacman- It's going to take more than a Messiah to straighten out this mess. In 4 years, Obama nor anyone else can fix the multitude of problems this nation has. Dems/Repubs- I feel sorry for either party having to follow the current act.
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Pacman
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You got that right Vet.
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Meet the new boss, same as the old boss!
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