February 13, 2009

Former College Leader Is Pick for Senate Seat

By SARA HEBEL

J. Bonnie Newman, a former college administrator, is expected to be named to the U.S. Senate to replace Judd Gregg, President Obama's nominee to lead the Commerce Department.

Ms. Newman, a Republican who has worked in the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, would represent New Hampshire through 2010, when Mr. Gregg's Senate term will expire. New Hampshire's governor, John Lynch, a Democrat, said he would name Ms. Newman to fill the seat if Mr. Gregg is

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