Cam Kerry heading to Commerce Dept.

[babylonsister]

http://briefingroom.thehill.com/2009/03/19/cam-kerry-yes-that-kerry-heading-to-commerce-dept/

Cam Kerry, yes that Kerry, heading to Commerce Dept.
@ 5:43 pm by Jeremy P. Jacobs

In the latest end-of-the-day-new-personnel dump from the Obama administration, one name should look familiar.

Cameron Kerry, Sen. John Kerry's (D-Mass.) brother, is being nominated to be the general counsel of the Commerce Department.

Here's his bio from the release:

Cam Kerry is currently a partner in the Boston office of Mintz Levin, a national law firm. In over 30 years of law practice, he has been a communications lawyer and a litigator in a range of complex, developing areas such as environmental law, toxic torts, privacy, and insurance regulation. He has also taught telecommunications law as an adjunct professor at Suffolk University Law School and written and presented on communications, evidence, and environmental issues in a variety of industry and academic settings. He was a senior advisor and national surrogate for the 2004 Democratic presidential campaign. Mr. Kerry also serves on boards of Citizens Schools Boston, the New England Nordic Skiing Association, and National Jewish Democratic Council. Prior to joining Mintz Levin, Mr. Kerry was an associate at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering and a law clerk for Judge Elbert Tuttle of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He received his B.A. cum laude from Harvard College and his J.D. magna cum laude from Boston College Law School. He and his wife Kathy Weinman have two daughters.

[firedupdem]

1. Let's hope the 3rd time is the charm. I feel better with a Dem in

this position.

[rox63]

2. He's not being nominated as Commerce Secretary

He's nominated as General Counsel for the Commerce Dept. The position that's been difficult to fill is that of Commerce Secretary.

[firedupdem]

6. aww..duh! Sorry! n/t

[karynnj]

5. Gary Locke, a former WA Govrnor is the nominee for SoC

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29389370/

(unless something changed and I didn't hear of it)

[karynnj]

3. This is fantastic

Cam Kerry seems as honest and intelligent as his older brother. All 4 of the Kerry siblings seem to have shared values on public service and all seem to be incredibly nice, decent people. They were all impressive in 2004.

His big brother is on the Commerce committee - so I wonder if he gets to vote for the brother, who has helped him on every one of his own campaigns.

[politicasista]

4. That's great

President Obama knows hardworking peeps when he sees them. :) :kick:

[globalvillage]

7. That's great news.

Also a good excuse to post my Cam Kerry photos.

[karynnj]

8. Nice pictures

It looks like his hair is turning silver just like that MA Senator's.

[Cha]

9. This is wonderful..guaranteed

to be excellent in his job.

[beachmom]

10. Thank you for the heads up, Babylon Sister.

All of the Kerry siblings are dedicated to public service. Great news for the Commerce Department.