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	Secretary of Energy in the Hot Seat Spencer Abraham Q&A with Spencer Abraham By Neela Banerjee Spencer Abraham, former Republican senator from Michigan, became one of the highest-ranking Arab Americans in the United States government when he was sworn in as the new Secretary of Energy in January. A third-generation Lebanese American, Abraham made a name for himself as the first Republican senator to represent Michigan in 22 years. In the Senate, he was a leader on issues of free trade and authored a number of innovative high-tech policies. The chair of the Immigration sub-committee, Abraham was a strong voice in opposing measures to enforce laws against illegal immigration. He led efforts to increasing the number of skilled workers immigrating into the country. COMPLETE STORY...		Chinatown Heralds Harry Low (in Opinion) OACC Board Cuts Six Positions (in Bay Area News) DJ Kuttin Kandy (in A&E) Secretary of Energy in the Hot Seat (in National News)

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