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Originally published March 19, 2009 at 11:16 AM | Page modified March 19, 2009 at 12:48 PM

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Senate Commerce Committee backs former Wash. governor Locke for Commerce secretary

The Senate Commerce Committee has approved President Barack Obama's nominee for commerce secretary.

By MATTHEW DALY

Associated Press Writer

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WASHINGTON —

The Senate Commerce Committee has approved President Barack Obama's nominee for commerce secretary.

Former Washington Gov. Gary Locke won unanimous approval from the Commerce panel Thursday.

Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., the panel's chairman, said he wants Locke installed at the Commerce Department as soon as possible. The Commerce Committee vote comes just one day after Locke appeared before the panel at a confirmation hearing.

Locke is Obama's third choice for commerce secretary. Two other nominees withdrew.

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