CHICAGO - President-elect Barack Obama named New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as commerce secretary today, placing a second former campaign rival in his new Cabinet.
Mr. Obama called Mr. Richardson, 61, a leading "economic diplomat for America. During his time in state government and Congress, and in two tours of duty in the Cabinet, Bill has seen from just about every angle what makes our economy work and what keeps it from working better."
Fewer toys found with high lead levels
NEW YORK - After the high-profile recalls of millions of lead-contaminated toys...
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