NRDC FOUNDER NAMED TO OBAMA CABINET

Obama nominates Bryson for Commerce
David Jackson, June 1, 2011 (USA Today)

"President Obama nominated John Bryson to be the next Commerce secretary…citing in particular [Bryson’s efforts to develop alternative energy sources and his business experience on the board of directors for Boeing and Walt Disney as indicative of his ability to support the President’s] goal of doubling U.S. exports…

"The nominee is the retired former chairman and CEO of Edison International, a
California-based energy company; Bryson also co-founded the Natural Resources Defense Council and is a member of a United Nations advisory group on energy and climate change…If confirmed by the Senate, Bryson would replace Gary Locke, who is becoming ambassador to China — but that could be a big if."

Bryson was one of the founders of NRDC. Wow. From NRDCflix via YouTube

"Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell indicated… the GOP might block Bryson's nomination until Obama submits proposed free trade deals with South Korea, Panama and Colombia to the Senate for ratification…The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has clashed with Obama over health care and other policies [endorsed Bryson]…"

[President Obama:] "Today, he advises companies around the world as a business leader who understands what it takes to innovate, to create jobs and to persevere through tough times…This experience and these qualities will serve our nation well as John takes on yet another tough assignment in his career."