http://www.therepublic.com/feed/org/9988ec60892110048b7bdcd60602cf03 U.S. Department of Commerce News and Photos en-ca webstaff@therepublic.com Copyright 2013 http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/9e139b6064424f03a6dde554607d8d3d/IL--Secretary-of-Commerce-Durbinhttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/9e139b6064424f03a6dde554607d8d3d/IL--Secretary-of-Commerce-DurbinCHICAGO - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says President Barack Obama's nominee for Secretary of Commerce is an excellent choice to head the federal agency.]]>Wed, 15 May 2013 04:10:04 -0400http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/4c75f3294f5047eb8720d8032d7a5c00/NV--Native-American-Tourismhttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/4c75f3294f5047eb8720d8032d7a5c00/NV--Native-American-TourismCARSON CITY, Nevada - A Native American leader from Nevada recently appointed to the U.S. Commerce Department's national tourism advisory board says tribes need to learn more about how to tap into the interest travelers have shown in American Indian heritage and the culture and history of the West.]]>Sun, 12 May 2013 16:50:25 -0400