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Revision as of 21:33, February 4, 2009
Jane Ellen "Bonnie" Newman is a New Hampshire businesswoman and Republican. She served as Assistant Secretary of Commerce in the Reagan administration [1] and as assistant for management and adminstration to President George H.W. Bush. [2]
Senate Appointment
On February 3, 2009, President Barack Obama appointed New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg as Secretary of Commerce. In response, New Hampshire Governor John Lynch announced that he would appoint Newman to the United States Senate seat currently held by Gregg. In appointing Newman, a Republican, Lynch ensured that the Democrats would not gain a filibuster-proof majority. [3]