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The Associated Press is reporting New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn his name from consideration as Commerce secretary in the Obama administration amid a grand jury investigation into how some of Richardson’s political donors won a lucrative state contract: A federal grand jury is investigating how a California company that contributed to Richardson’s political [...] A week ago today, I blogged about the 5.3% raise state legislators were due to receive this week, and I noted State Rep. Bob Ziegelbauer (D-Manitowoc) had already indicated he planned on giving his raise back. Now sure, Ziegelbauer’s gesture is wholly symbolic, given the fact that he makes over $78,000 a year as the [...] |
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