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Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) is being considered for commerce secretary. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson was a previous candidate, but dropped out on Jan. 4. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)
Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire said today he is being considered for commerce secretary by President Obama, the last remaining post in Obama's Cabinet. The addition of Gregg would add another Republican to Obama's ranks.
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Barack Obama won the Nov. 4, 2008, election's popular vote. He will be inaugurated as the 44th president on Jan. 20. Weeks are calculated from the Wednesday after the election to the following Tuesday.
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After its reputation as crusaders of small government was sullied during the Bush era, House Minority Leader John Boehner and the Republicans are now using the stimulus vote to reclaim their principle and power.
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