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Wilbur Ross was sworn in by Vice President Pence as Trump administration Commerce secretary, and made brief remarks. The Senate voted to confirm his nomination 72-27.

Wilbur Ross testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on his nomination to serve as secretary of commerce in the Trump administration. He was introduced by…

The House Committee on Rules considered floor debate rules for the fiscal year 2015 National Defense Authorization and fiscal year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies…

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker talked about the Commerce Department’s partnerships with private industry to foster innovation and create jobs. She said that the Internet had become essential…

President Obama announced a new government-wide effort to encourage foreign business investment in the United States. The president was introduced by Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker. This was…

Commerce Secretary John Bryson testified about the state of American manufacturing and the Obama administration’s plan to revive the industry.

Secretary of Commerce John Bryson talked about the competitiveness of the U.S. economy. He said the country is losing its global economic position, blaming short-term thinking by policy in…

President Obama announced his nominee to replace Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, former Edison International CEO John Bryson.

President Obama made introductory remarks for Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, and Vice President Biden administered the oaths of…

Former Governor Gary Locke testified about his nomination to be secretary of the Department of Commerce. In his testimony he addresses a number of issues including strategies for economic growth and…

A hearing was held on the proposed merger of Ticketmaster and Live Nation to evaluate the impact of the merger on competition and consumer rights. Witnesses discussed the potential impact…

President Obama announced the nomination of Former Washington Governor Gary Locke as secretary of the Department of Commerce.

Senator Judd Gregg talked about his decision to withdraw from consideration as secretary of the Department of Commerce. In his remarks he said the decision was based won irreconcilable…

President Obama nominated Republican Senator Judd Gregg as secretary of the Department of Commerce. During the announcement they spoke about the state of the economy and the role that the…

Mr. Gilston spoke about the Department of Commerce and New Mexico Governor, and former presidential candidate, Bill Richardson’s nomination as secretary. He also responded to telephone…

The full committee held an oversight hearing on the Commerce Department and its component bureaus that are responsible for the stewardship, protection and scientific understanding of our ocean…

Mr. Enler talked about jobs in the U.S. manufacturing industry and the nomination of Carlos Gutierrez as commerce secretary. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from…

Ms. Rode spoke by telephone from Battle Creek, Michigan about Carlos Guiterrez, whose confirmation hearing is today to be Commerce Secretary. Mr. Guiterrez was the CEO of the Kellogg’s…

Witnesses testified regarding several nominations: Alphonso Jackson to be Housing and Urban Development Secretary, Linda Conlin to be a board member of the Export-Import Bank of the United…

Commerce Secretary Don Evans discussed his political career and his long friendship with President George W. Bush.