Gov. John Lynch, D-N.H. , works on the state budget in Concord, N.H. , Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. Lynch has been thrown into the national spotlight as word emerged that New Hampshire Republican senator Judd Gregg may be picked by President Obama to be Commerce Secretary. Lynch, a Democrat, would appoint a person to replace Gregg. AP Photo logo AP Photo 12 months ago

Gov. John Lynch, D-N.H. , works on the state budget in Concord, N.H. , Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. Lynch has been thrown into the national spotlight as word emerged that New Hampshire Republican senator Judd Gregg may be picked by President Obama to be Commerce Secretary. Lynch, a Democrat, would appoint a person to replace Gregg.

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  4. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: Senate Budget Committee ranking member Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) (L) and Chairman Kent Conrad (D-ND) listen to testimony from White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Gregg accused Orszag and the administration of not following the law when it proposes using TARP funds as loans to small businesses instead of using the money to pay down the deficit.
  5. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: Senate Budget Committee ranking member Sen. Judd Gregg (R-HN) raises his voice while questioning White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Gregg accused Orszag and the administration of not following the law when it proposes using TARP funds as loans to small businesses instead of using the money to pay down the deficit.
  6. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 02: Senate Budget Committee ranking member Sen. Judd Gregg (R-HN) raises his voice while questioning White House Office of Managment and Budget Director Peter Orszag about the Obama Administration's FY2011 budget on Capitol Hill February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Gregg accused Orszag and the administration of not following the law when it proposes using TARP funds as loans to small businesses instead of using the money to pay down the deficit.
  7. House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, second from left, listens to President Barack Obama, right, during a meeting of House and Senate bipartisan leaders to discuss the economy and jobs, Tuesday, Feb. 2010, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Washington. From left are, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., Boehner, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. and the president.
  8. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: The swing set used by President Barack Obama's daughters Malia and Sasha is covered in snow at the White House on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. The region is expected to get anywhere from 18 inches to 30 inches of snow before the storm moves on.
  9. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama's motorcade waits to take him to the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in a heavy snow on the south driveway of the White House on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. The region is expected to get anywhere from 18 inches to 30 inches of snow before the storm moves on.
  10. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama greets supporters on the rope line after delivering remarks at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  11. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  12. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama, flanked by Democratic National Committee chairman Tim Kaine (L) and Alice Germond, DNC Secretary (R), delivers remarks at the DNC winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  13. Gov. John Lynch, D-N.H., center, helps load gifts with Santa and the National Guard in Concord, N.H., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009.

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