United States Department of Commerce
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The United States Department of Commerce promotes economic growth. It was originally created as the United States Department of Commerce and Labor in 1903. It was renamed to its current name in 1913, and the labor division was transferred to the newly created Department of Labor.
The Commerce Department is in charge of governmental issues related to the economy and business. The Department is responsible for, among other things, conducting the Census and also includes the Patent Office. The most recent secretary of the department was Carlos M. Gutierrez. Pres. Obama has had trouble succeeding in confirming a Secretary. Gov. Bill Richardson was involved in improper business dealings and Sen. Judd Gregg cited irreconcilable problems with the 2010 Census and economic stimulus bill. The current nominee is Gov. Gary Locke, who was approved by the Senate on March 24, 2009. [1]
The department's mission is "to foster, promote, and develop the foreign and domestic commerce." [2]
References
- ↑ http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/03/24/senate-confirms-locke-commerce-secretary/
- ↑ Mission and Organization
