Washington state governor in D.C. on trade mission

OLYMPIA, Wash.—Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire is on her second trade mission to the nation's capital.

Gregoire, joined by a delegation of the state's business leaders and the state department of commerce director, met with federal policy and decision makers Tuesday to discuss credit issues, international trade, and education and work force training programs.

Gregoire met with the state's Congressional delegation, as well as several members of the Obama Administration, including former Washington governor and current Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.

Read the whole story on Boston or try our Toolbar
Bookmark and Share
blog comments powered by Disqus

Related stories:

  • Authorities: Huge jump in Calif. pot plants seized - Omaha World

    Nov 4th, 2009 - Omaha

    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Authorities reported a staggering jump in the number of marijuana plants seized in California's eradication effort, claiming a more than 50 percent jump over the previous year.

  • US scales down hopes of global climate change treaty in Copenhagen

    Nov 4th, 2009 - guardian.co.uk

    US scales down hopes of global climate change treaty in CopenhagenThe US has given up hope of reaching a global climate change treaty at Copenhagen and is working towards a deal late next year, the Obama administration said today. The decision ends hopes of a legally binding deal being sealed next month.

  • US envoy meets Suu Kyi in trip to engage Burma (Myanmar)

    Nov 4th, 2009 - The Christian Science Monitor

    BANGKOK, THAILAND – A senior US diplomat met with Burma’s (Myanmar’s) detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday during a visit to the military-ruled country...

  • Marking new gambit, US reengages

    Nov 4th, 2009 - Washington Post

    Kurt M. Campbell, the U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, arrived in the Burmese capital, Naypyidaw, Tuesday morning for a two-day visit during which he will meet government officials...

  • Kemet to expand SC operations, add 113 jobs

    Oct 26th, 2009 - Boston

    GREENVILLE, S.C.—Electronic capacitor manufacturer Kemet Corp. says it will expand operations in South Carolina, creating 113 new jobs. The state Department of Commerce...

More stories ...

Related videos from YouTube:

More videos ...

Google Search: