CHICAGO, Dec. 3 -- With his choice of New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as commerce secretary, President-elect Barack Obama broke with tradition, putting a longtime public servant in a position that has recently been held by private-sector executives. -
Richardson Pick Marks Departure For Commerce
CHICAGO, Dec. 3 -- With his choice of New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as commerce secretary, President-elect Barack Obama broke with tradition, putting a longtime public servant in a position that has recently been held by private-sector executives.-
By Peter Slevin and Michael Rosenwald