Politically charged: For Patricia Madrid, it has always been about being an advocate and winning - with no ceiling acknowledged

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New Mexico Attorney General Patricia Madrid is the first woman elected as a district court judge in New Mexico, the first Hispanic woman Attorney General, managing other 150 attorneys and a $12 million budget. Under the state law, Madrid is prevented from seeking another term as attorney general, but she is likely to be the first-ever Hispanic woman to be a member of the Congress from the state of New Mexico, with her announcement of running as a Democrat to continue working on the issues that matter to her.

Mexico, District court judges, Madrid, Patricia

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Ticket to ride?

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An interview with US Energy Secretary Bill Richardson is presented. He discusses his ambition to run with Al Gore in the 2000 presidential elections and his efforts to boost the numbers of Hispanic students and scientists.

Interview, Vice-Presidential candidates, Secretaries of state, Richardson, Bill (Canadian humorist)

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MEDWEEK goes high-tech

Article Abstract:

The Minority Business Development Agency hosted its 1999 conference in Washington DC. The key issues under discussion included the development of web sites on the Internet and gaining access to investment capital.

Management, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Online services, Internet services, Capital investments, Minority Business Development Agency

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