New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson
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Personal Facts:
Born November 15, 1957 in Pasadena, California
Family: Married Barbara Flavin
Religion: Catholic
Education: B.A. French/Political Science in 1970 from Tufts University, M.A. from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in 1971.
Experience:
Career before entering politics: Congressional Aide from 1971-1978, Business Consultant, 1978-1982.
Political Experience: U.S. Congressman (New Mexico) from 1983-1997, U.S. Ambassador to the UN from 1997-1998, U.S. Secretary of Energy from 1998-2001, Governor of New Mexico from 2003-Present.
More Information and Links:
Books by Bill Richardson
Between Worlds: The Making of an American Life
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