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Penny Pritzker's bid to lead Commerce Department gains momentum
— The prospect of Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker taking the top job at the Commerce Department gained momentum Thursday, two weeks after her strong showing at a nomination hearing in the Senate. Pritzker, 54, tapped by President Barack Obama,...Tags: John Thune, Mitt Romney, Penny Pritzker, Elections, PlayStation Portable
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Pritzker nomination gaining momentum
Tribune reporterThe prospect of Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker taking the top job at the Commerce Department gained momentum Thursday, two weeks after her strong showing at a nomination hearing in the Senate. Pritzker, 54, tapped by President Barack Obama, is a...Tags: John Thune, Mitt Romney, Penny Pritzker, Elections, PlayStation Portable
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Penny Pritzker sails through nomination hearing for Commerce secretary
— There are many reasons why Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker seems bound for the top job at the Commerce Department, after dodging potential conflict during a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. Pritzker, 54, a Democratic mega-donor who...Tags: Career and Workplace, Claire McCaskill, Memorial Day, Labor Legislation, Mark Begich
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Pritzker makes strong showing in Senate confirmation hearing
Tribune reporterWASHINGTON -- The prospects seemed strong Thursday for Penny Pritzker becoming Commerce secretary after a two-hour confirmation hearing, as she drew praise from both Democrats and Republicans. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the top Republican on the Senate...Tags: Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Health and Safety at Work, Dick Durbin, Chicago Hotels
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PTC, Morality in Media press Congress over FCC indecency rules
Angry about a proposal to relax the Federal Communications Commission's rules regulating indecent content on broadcast television and radio, the Parents Television Council and Morality in Media are pressing Congress to stop the regulatory agency in its...
Tags: Television Industry, Janet Jackson, Satellite and Cable Service, Radio, Science and Technology
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Senate indicates it won't consider CISPA
Well, so much for CISPA. Not long after the House passed the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2013, the Senate has indicated it has no plans to consider the bill. Citing sources on various committees, several...
Tags: U.S. Senate, American Civil Liberties Union, White House, Barack Obama, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011
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Senate hearing on digital platforms hears calls for new laws
Company TownThe Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a hearing on new video platforms.... -
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