Secretary of Commerce

Why Judd Gregg's Change of Heart Was a Birthday Present to Lincoln's Protégé

Drew Westen | Posted 03.15.2009 | Politics


Drew Westen

For years, Democrats have led Republicans in the polls on most of the issues tracked by pollsters except two: national defense and commerce. This administration has an historic chance of changing that.

Richardson Appointment Is Good News for Oceans

Frances Beinecke | Posted 01.04.2009 | Green


Frances Beinecke

As Secretary of Commerce, Bill Richardson can position the US as a leader on international ocean issues. He is a big-picture person, someone who understands the global stage.

Bill Richardson, Suited for Hillary's Role, Named Secretary of Commerce

James Warren | Posted 01.03.2009 | Politics


James Warren

If only Richardson, a skillful high-stakes negotiator, could rescue Wall Street, Detroit, the credit markets or our international image, rather than be consigned partly to making sure TV will be broadcast digitally.

Obama names Gov. Richardson to head Commerce

AP | LIZ SIDOTI | Posted 01.03.2009 | Business


CHICAGO — President-elect Barack Obama selected New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary Wednesday, naming a prominent Hispanic...

Richardson is the Innovator We Need in Commerce

Michelle Kraus | Posted 12.24.2008 | Politics


Michelle Kraus

Here we go again! All the media pundits seem to be missing the boat on the brilliance of the selection of Governor Bill Richardson as the next Secretary of Commerce.

Bear Stearns As Sacrifical Lamb

Vince Farrell | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Vince Farrell

Maybe Bear deserved to fail, or maybe it was just bad luck to be in the cross-hairs at the wrong time. But I can see how stockholders and employees would be enraged.