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At a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee today examining job loss in the manufacturing industry, U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) pressed U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on the critical imperative to assess the adverse affects of proposed rules on the paper industry. Senator Snowe, who asserted the paper industry is a cornerstone of America's manufacturing sector, insisted the Department do a better job of understanding the implications of proposed regulations on job creation.

http://www.investigativeproject.org/pics/289_large.jpg SNIPPET: "A government agency sponsors a community outreach program, but limits media access solely to representatives of the community involved. In doing so, the most powerful press representative present was a publisher who has repeatedly endorsed two groups the United States has designated as terrorists. That's what happened last October when the Commerce Department co-sponsored a "Muslim-American Business Outreach Meeting" with the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee in Dearborn, Michigan. Documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) revealed that 75 people attended the invitation-only event. Most were touted as local Muslim and Arab-American business and community leaders. Invitations indicate...

Hoaxes: Despite failures at Copenhagen, the fraud of the IPCC and the farce of Climate-gate, the administration wants an agency to monitor climate change. Why must we fund one-stop shopping for climate charlatans? As the climate freezes, there's no freeze on federal employment that will grow even more with the establishment of a new agency, the Climate Service office. The new agency was announced Monday by Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and Jane Lubchenco, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This ministry of climate change propaganda will operate in tandem with NOAA's National Weather Service and National Ocean...

These people never stop generating the laughs. There are thirty inches of snow in Washington, DC. Here in Macon, Georgia, an area global warming scientists have long predicted would become a desert, we are 24 inches into a rain surplus in the past 365 calendar days. You know what this all means right? We need a new federal agency to “study and report on the changing climate.” Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and Jane Lubchenco, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, announced NOAA will set up the new Climate Service to operate in tandem with NOAA’s National Weather Service...

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke is urging census volunteers to reach out to hard-to-count communities, where Hispanic and Asian immigrants often mistake the workers as law enforcement officials or tax collectors. In his first public appearance as secretary, Locke spoke at a training conference Monday held by the Census Bureau for partnership groups ranging from AFL-CIO to the NAACP and Vote Latino. He stressed that personal information submitted on the census form will be kept absolutely confidential.

This is excellent news, and proof Americans can pull together to stop even the liberal democrats in DC from going overboard: The Obama administration has scrapped plans to have the Census Bureau director report directly to the White House, assuaging the concerns of lawmakers.Commerce Secretary nominee Gary Locke met with key senators Wednesday to reassure them that the 2010 census would be managed by the Commerce Department, and not the White House.  Fearless Leader just showed some fear. Someone send a dead fish to poor Rahm - he just lost his plan for world domination (so what are you going...

Liberal media outlets are doing their best to boost former Washington Gov. Gary Locke, President Obama's third pick for the beleaguered Commerce Secretary job. "Obama's New Commerce Pick Has Clean Reputation," declared National Public Radio's Tom Banse. The Democrat possesses "a largely scandal-free resume" reported The New York Times. He is a "safe choice," the Washington Post asserted, because of his "strait-laced reputation." But repeating the Mr. Clean claim doesn't make it so. Those in his home state who know Locke best paint a far grimier picture of a crony politician with a serial habit of skirting campaign finance laws...

This is all starting to get a little ridiculous. Obama's first pick for Commerce Secretary, Bill Richardson, had to withdraw his name when it was discovered that he was the subject of a federal grand jury investigation concerning influence peddling. Obama's second choice, New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg, first accepted and then rejected the nomination, citing irreconcilable policy differences (which included Gregg's objecting to the politicization of the Census by the Obama White House). Next up: Former Washington Democratic Governor Gary Locke. So is the third time the charm for the president? Or, as columnist Michelle Malkin put it, "Is...

Obama's New Commerce Secretary Nominee: Not So "Squeaky Clean" Michelle Malkin Friday, February 27, 2009 Liberal media outlets are doing their best to boost former Washington Gov. Gary Locke, President Obama's third pick for the beleaguered Commerce Secretary job. "Obama's New Commerce Pick Has Clean Reputation," declared National Public Radio's Tom Banse. The Democrat possesses "a largely scandal-free resume" reported The New York Times. He is a "safe choice," the Washington Post asserted, because of his "strait-laced reputation." But repeating the Mr. Clean claim doesn't make it so. Those in his home state who know Locke best paint a far...

(AP)President Barack Obama introduced former Washington Gov. Gary Locke as his nominee for Commerce secretary Wednesday, trying a third time to fill a key Cabinet post for a country in recession. "I'm sure it's not lost on anyone that we've tried this a couple of times. But I'm a big believer in keeping at something until you get it right. And Gary is the right man for this job," Obama said, standing with the fellow Democrat in the Indian Treaty Room at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building near the White House. The president's two top earlier choices for the post...

Is it possible for Barack Obama to pick a Commerce Secretary nominee who’ll actually make it past first base? Bill Richardson withdrew in the midst of a pay-for-play scandal. Judd Gregg withdrew in the midst of a humiliating power play over the Census and porkulus bill. Now, former Democrat Gov. Gary Locke — a lawyer for international firm Davis, Wright, and Tremaine who specializes in China — is rumored to be the next nominee for the post. The MSM is pulling for him. WaPo writes: “Locke is regarded as a safe choice by senior officials in the Obama administration given...

WASHINGTON – Hoping the third time will be the charm, President Barack Obama named former Washington Gov. Gary Locke as his nominee for Commerce secretary Wednesday. "I'm sure it's not lost on anyone that we've tried this a couple of times. But I'm a big believer in keeping at something until you get it right," Obama said, standing with the fellow Democrat in the Indian Treaty Room at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building near the White House.

The Chinagate/Buddhist temple cash skeletons in Gary Locke’s closet By Michelle Malkin  •  February 24, 2009 09:53 AM Is it possible for Barack Obama to pick a Commerce Secretary nominee who’ll actually make it past first base? Bill Richardson withdrew in the midst of a pay-for-play scandal. Judd Gregg withdrew in the midst of a humiliating power play over the Census and porkulus bill.Now, former Democrat Gov. Gary Locke — a lawyer for international firm Davis, Wright, and Tremaine who specializes in China — is rumored to be the next nominee for the post. The MSM is pulling for him. WaPo...

Is it possible for Barack Obama to pick a Commerce Secretary nominee who’ll actually make it past first base? Bill Richardson withdrew in the midst of a pay-for-play scandal. Judd Gregg withdrew in the midst of a humiliating power play over the Census and porkulus bill. Now, former Democrat Gov. Gary Locke — a lawyer for international firm Davis, Wright, and Tremaine who specializes in China — is rumored to be the next nominee for the post. The MSM is pulling for him. WaPo writes: “Locke is regarded as a safe choice by senior officials in the Obama administration given...

It looks like 3 times will not be a charm when it comes to getting someone - anyone - honest enough and subservient enough to run the Department of Commerce for President Obama. First, it was Bill Richardson who somehow slipped under the radar of Obama's super sharp vetters, having problems with cronies back in New Mexico. Then it was Judd Gregg who withdrew his name after Obama blindsided him by politicizing the census. Now it's Gary Locke - former Governor of Washington and now lobbyist for a firm that does a lot of business in China - who may...

President Barack Obama will "likely" name Gary Locke, the first Chinese-American governor in US history as his pick for Commerce Secretary, a senior administration official said Monday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's likely third pick for Commerce secretary is former Washington Gov. Gary Locke, a senior administration official said Monday. Locke, a Democrat, was the nation's first Chinese-American governor when he served two terms in the Washington statehouse from 1997 to 2005.

Olympia--Former Gov. Gary Locke, the nation's first Chinese-American governor, has signed on as state co-chairman of Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton's bid for president. Locke will join King County Executive Ron Sims and U.S. Rep Jay Inslee as state co-chairmen for Clinton. Inslee is national co-chairman of Clinton's energy and environment advisers and Sims, the state's top-ranking black officeholder, is a member of the panel. "Gary was a visionary governor and he will be a tremendous asset to our campaign as we take our message of change across Washington," Clinton said in a prepared statement. "I'm honored to have his support."

MANASSAS, Va., April 26 /Christian Wire Service/ -- Sen. Hillary Clinton and others whose public positions run contrary to Catholic teaching have been invited to deliver commencement addresses and receive honorary degrees at Catholic colleges, despite the U.S. bishops' ban on such honors. "We are blowing the whistle on any Catholic college that blatantly disrespects the bishops by defying their clear command and teaching," said Patrick J. Reilly, President of Cardinal Newman Society (CNS), a national organization dedicated to the renewal of Catholic identity at America's 220 Catholic colleges and universities. "After decades of scandal at secularizing colleges, last June...

Jesuits’ Seattle University Defies Bishops’ Ban on Honors for Pro-Abortion Pols Gov. Gary Locke to Give Commencement Address  MANASSAS, VA (April 14, 2005) – The Jesuits’ Seattle University has invited pro-abortion Gov. Gary Locke of Washington State to deliver its commencement address and receive an honorary doctoral degree on June 13, publicly defying Seattle’s Archbishop Alexander Brunett and the U.S. bishops who forbade such honors in a statement last June.           “The integrity and compassion that underlie [Locke’s] accomplishments exemplify the values of Seattle University,” announced University president Rev. Stephen Sundborg, S.J., yesterday in a University press release.            “Integrity and compassion? ...

Jesuit School Blasted Over Speaker By ELIZABETH M. GILLESPIE Associated Press Writer April 16, 2005, 11:13 AM EDT SEATTLE -- A conservative Catholic group is lashing out at Seattle University for picking former Gov. Gary Locke to deliver this year's commencement speech, saying his support for abortion rights, same-sex partner benefits and other causes clashes with church doctrine. In a statement on the Jesuit university's Web site this week, the school's president, the Rev. Stephen J. Sundborg, praised Locke for his work to improve education, welfare reform and trade. "The integrity and compassion that underlie (his) accomplishments exemplify the values...

OLYMPIA -- Gov. Gary Locke and legislative Democrats proposed Wednesday that Washington adopt California's vehicle-emission standards, the toughest in the world. Locke, a two-term Democrat who leaves office in January, also announced a freeze on state government purchase of four-wheel-drive sports utility vehicles. The state motor pool will begin shifting to hybrid vehicles. The proposal to adopt California's auto standards, effective the 2009 model year, is the centerpiece of the lame-duck governor's package of bills to combat global warming.

Olympia, Wash. THERE has been a lot of talk lately about "starting over" with the Democratic National Committee. As a Democratic governor, co-chairman of the committee's Asian Pacific Islander Leadership Council, and former chairman of the Democratic Governors' Association, I believe it's about starting with a unified vision. The next generation of leaders at the committee must take the initiative to begin a dialogue with, and perhaps more important, listen to what governors and state and local elected officials have to say. We know our states and the concerns and hopes of the people who elected us. We can provide...

OLYMPIA,WA – The Evergreen Freedom Foundation filed an ethics complaint against Governor Gary Locke last Friday for his role in soliciting contributions from businesses with state contracts for July's National Governors Association (NGA) meeting in Seattle. The Ethics Board previously warned Governor Locke in a February 2003 staff analysis not to directly solicit contributions from business and to entirely avoid any soliciting of companies with state contracts. As reported by the News Tribune (Tacoma), Governor Locke ignored the Ethics Board's warning. Eighteen companies, holding 155 state contracts worth about $206 million, contributed at least $720,000 to the NGA meeting. Since...

OLYMPIA - A letter rigged to ignite when opened was sent to Gov. Gary Locke, but the State Patrol intercepted it and opened it safely on Thursday. It was one of at least four such letters sent to Western and Midwestern governors. All appeared to come from a maximum security prison in Nevada. Washington State Patrol spokeswoman Nelsa Brodie said the envelope contained two matches and a piece of paper, arranged so the matches would strike and ignite the paper. The letter was brought to security officers at the Capitol, Brodie said, and they opened it in a way so...

Bill would have called on group to create policy for disposing carcasses OLYMPIA -- Gov. Gary Locke vetoed a bill Monday aimed at increasing safeguards against mad cow disease, telling lawmakers that it instructs state officials to do what they're already doing. The bill, Senate Bill 6636, would have created an interagency work group to develop a comprehensive state policy on proper methods for disposing of diseased animal carcasses. It would also have authorized the Department of Agriculture to issue emergency rules for the disposal of such carcasses. Disposal of such carcasses became an issue late last year after a...

NARAL Pro-Choice America Announces Endorsement of Kerry; Plan for Aggressive Campaign Effort Includes TV Ads, Online Campaign 3/30/2004 1:47:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: National Desk, Political Reporter Contact: David Seldin of NARAL Pro-Choice America, 202-973-3032, Web: http://www.ProChoiceAmerica.org WASHINGTON, March 30 /U.S. Newswire/ -- NARAL Pro-Choice America, the leading national advocate for personal privacy and a woman's right to choose, today announced its endorsement of John Kerry for President of the United States and unveiled its aggressive plan to protect the future of choice by defeating George W. Bush. The pro-choice group will work to activate pro-choice voters in key states...

OLYMPIA -- Gov. Gary Locke on Monday abandoned efforts to persuade Washington lawmakers to approve a $1 billion tax ballot proposition for education, turning his efforts to pass a citizen initiative this fall. "It's up to the voters now," Locke told The Associated Press. The governor, who has made education his signature issue, helped develop a plan for a 1-cent increase in the state's sales tax to benefit early childhood education, K-12 schools and colleges. Democrat Locke presumed there would be a statewide vote on the sweeping plan, but badly wanted the Legislature to give it an official stamp of...

SEATTLE--Gov. Gary Locke announced Sunday his endorsement of Sen. John Kerry, the Democrats' national front-runner for the presidential nomination. "John Kerry has the right priorities for Washington state," Locke said in a news release. "He understands that the people of Washington want good jobs, affordable health care, public schools and universities that are second to none. His experience and leadership skills will get our state and our country back on track." Kerry is scheduled to visit the Seattle area on Tuesday, campaign spokeswoman Alixandria Wade said Sunday. On Friday, Kerry picked up endorsements from Washington's senior House member, Rep. Norm...

<p>SEATTLE -- Gov. Gary Locke announced Sunday his endorsement of Sen. John Kerry, the Democrats' national front-runner for the presidential nomination. "John Kerry has the right priorities for Washington state," Locke said in a news release. "He understands that the people of Washington want good jobs, affordable health care, public schools and universities that are second to none. His experience and leadership skills will get our state and our country back on track."</p>

Locke will campaign against California recallBy David AmmonsThe Associated Press OLYMPIA ? Gov. Gary Locke will campaign for embattled colleague Gray Davis in California tomorrow. Locke, head of the nation's Democratic governors and a longtime ally of his fellow West Coast governor, will attend campaign events and news conferences with Asian journalists in Los Angeles and San Francisco. "The governor is specifically targeting the Asian-American community," spokesman Roger Nyhus said yesterday. "He strongly believes that recall is wrong for California, wrong for Washington, wrong for the nation. "All of the uncertainty in such a large state is bad for the...

<p>OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) Gov. Gary Locke, chairman of America's Democratic governors, announced Monday that he won't seek a third term next year.</p> <p>Locke, 53, the country's first Chinese-American governor and the Democrats' choice to answer President Bush's State of the Union Address last January, saying he reached the decision ''after much thought and careful deliberations with my family.''</p>

Governor Gary Locke, D-Wa, has just announced no third term run.

I lift up my eyes unto the hills, whence there will hopefully arrive help in sorting out what's likely to come down. During the hours before driving up to the Wild Sky festival, beneath mountain walls of the front range of the Cascades, this scribe was hearing all sorts of political rumors swirling at sea level. A Spokane businessman friend was deciding whether to give $1,000 to be a "sponsor" or $250 simply to attend an upcoming fund-raiser for Gov. Gary Locke. An hour later, a Seattle officeholder called with a report that Locke will announce Wednesday that he will...

"If you are not part of the solution, then you are a part of the problem" The dictionary defines the word ACCOMPLICE in the following ways: accomplice n : someone who helps another person commit a crime [syn: accessory, accessary] accomplice \Ac*com"plice\, n. [Ac- (perh. for the article a or for L. ad) + E. complice. See Complice.] 1. A cooperator. (Law) An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory. When "one" (Governor Gary Locke) is aware of the "actions" (committing of crimes) by another, and that same...

Snore Kitty Wilson, Seattle Governor Locke had a big chance to portray the Democratic party as the compassionate, caring, positive party it is. Instead he had a canned speech full of criticisms, repeating worn-out and false critiques of our president. He gave a tired response in a tired manner that demonstrated that he has no leadership, no ideas, no creativity and proved yet again he is major factor as to why our state is so far behind the country in traffic, economy, drug use, and employment. Gary Locke was a minor leaguer pinch hitting in the all-star game....and he struck...

Locke discusses school 'trust fund' By David Postman Seattle Times chief political reporter OLYMPIA — While Gov. Gary Locke says he wants to suspend popular citizen initiatives that increase school spending, he also has been working behind the scenes with initiative backers to craft a new system for financing education. There is no firm proposal or timeline yet, but the discussions have centered on creating a voter-approved "education trust fund" with dedicated revenue to help pay for programs from preschool up to the state's universities. "It's a combination of everything," Locke said, "whether it's enrollments, scholarships, early childhood education, education...