Richardson withdraws bid to be commerce secretary
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Richardson withdraws bid to be commerce secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has withdrawn his nomination to be President-elect Barack Obama's commerce secretary amid a grand jury investigation. Obama's transition office said Sunday that Obama has accepted Richardson's withdrawal. A federal grand jury is investigating how a California company that contributed to Richardson's political activities won a lucrative New Mexico state contract. A person familiar with the proceedings has told The Associated Press that the grand jury is looking into possible "pay-to-play" read more
NECN | January 4, 2009
