Senate approves Locke as commerce secretary

The Senate voted on Tuesday to approve the nomination of former Gov Gary Locke (D-WA) to be the Secretary of Commerce. Sec Locke has promised to focus on "creating the jobs of the future" and enforcing US laws to counter unfair foreign trade practices. He also promised to complete the transition to digital television by the new June 12 deadline set by Congress. He was confirmed by the Senate on a voice vote. His approval filled one of the last slots in Obama's cabinet, with only Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius still awaiting confirmation as secretary of health and human services.