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Commerce Secretary pick is Former WA Gov. Locke

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29…

Official: Locke likely to head Commerce

Former Washington governor would be Obama’s third pick for post

A senior administration official says President Barack Obama’s likely pick to head up the Commerce Department is former Washington Gov. Gary Locke.

Locke will be Obama’s third pick to lead the department. Republican Sen. Judd Gregg withdrew his name from contention on Feb. 12, citing “irresolvable conflicts” over the president’s massive stimulus plan.

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson dropped out of the running last month, citing the distraction of a federal investigation into the awarding of a lucrative contract in his state.

Locke served two terms as governor of Washington state.

Lets hope the THIRD time is the charm here!