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- Born: November 15, 1947
- Pasadena, California
- Assumed office: January 1, 2003
- Party: Democrat
- Spouse: Barbara Richardson
- Alma mater: Tufts University
- Elected to a second term in 2006
- Previous position held: U.S. secretary of energy
- Only Hispanic governor in the United States (not including territories such as Puerto Rico)
- Three of four grandparents were Mexican citizens
- Addressed the crowd on the final day of the 2008 Democratic Convention, preceding Barack Obama's acceptance speech later that night
- Nominated for secretary of commerce in Obama administration on December 3, 2008CNN: Obama Nominates Richardson for Cabinet (December 3, 2008)
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Former congressman, U.N. ambassador and energy secretary Bill Richardson became the governor of New Mexico in 2003. Richardson was nominated on December 3, 2008, for the position of commerce secretary by Barack Obama.CNN: Obama Nominates Richardson for Cabinet (December 3, 2008) However, on January 4, 2009, he announced he was withdrawing his name because of a pending investigation about a company that has done business with his state.MSNBC: Richardson to withdraw as commerce secretary (January 4, 2009)
Early Life
Richardson grew up in Mexico City before moving to Massachusetts as a teenager. He earned a Master's degree in International Affairs from Tufts University, where he was also a baseball player. Richardson was scouted by professional teams, but was never drafted.Political Career
- 1983-1997: New Mexico representative, 3rd district
- 1997-1998: 21st U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
- 1998-2001: 9th U.S. secretary of energy
- 2003-present: 30th governor of New Mexico
Presidential Run
Richardson sought the Democratic nomination in the 2008 Presidential race, but dropped out after finishing in fourth place in the New Hampshire primary. On March 21, 2008, he endorsedBarack Obama for the Democratic nomination.-
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Bill Richardson Questions
Where will the funeral for Natasha Richardson be held? 5 Answers"After today's wake, Richardson will be buried Sunday (March 22) during a private funeral service in Millbrook, N.Y., where she belonged to St. Joseph's Roman C... read more
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What hospital is Natasha Richardson staying at in New York? 1 AnswerLenox Hill Hospital http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gpFwi_X_YiO5L7XyHjDtlYz15sWQ "TV footage and news photos showed Richardson's family arri... read more
Is Life Support Removal For Vanessa Redgrave Daughter Natasha Richardson Imminent? 1 AnswerUnfortunately, she died after being taken to Manhattan's Lenox Hill Hospital, where she was declared brain dead. The actress, who was the wife of Liam Neeson an... read more
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Bill Richardson Timeline
- November 15, 1947: Born
- 1982: Elected to Congress, New Mexico's Third District
- 1997: Appointed by Bill Clinton as United States Ambassador to the United Nations
- 1998: Becomes Bill Clinton's Secretary of Energy
- 2002: Elected governor of New Mexico
- 2006: Re-elected to a second term as governor
- 2008: Chosen by Barack Obama to serve as commerce secretary
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