A Landmark Nomination President Clinton names Japanese American Norman Mineta for Secretary of Commerce Asian Americans across the country and across the political spectrum were ecstatic at President Clinton’s nomination last week of former San Jose mayor and Silicon Valley Congressman Norman Mineta as Secretary of Commerce. Mineta, who now serves as a senior executive at Lockheed Martin in Bethesda, Md., would be the first Asian American to serve as a leader of a presidential department. “He brings an in-depth understanding of American business and a strong sense of the needs of our high-tech economy,” President Clinton said at an Oval Office announcement ceremony on June 29. “But he also has a deep concern for the people, for the people in places who are not yet fully participating in this economy.” COMPLETE STORY...		POWs Waiting for Apologies (in National News) API Advisory Commission Visits S.F. (in Bay Area News) Asian Food Markets in the Bay Area (in Business) Lampo Leong's Forces • Contemplation (in A&E) Reasons to Celebrate (in Opinion)

	Waiting for an Apology Former POW Frank Bigelow goes up against the federal Justice and State departments, which have blocked his lawsuit against Japanese companies. Remembering Wounds of War The national convention of the Japanese American Citizens League weathers debate and dissent regarding controversial resolutions. More in National & World News... • Frank Bigelow’s Statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee • Lawsuit Filed Against Gun Manufacturers • Courtni Sunjoo Pugh, Democratic Party Advocate • Washington Journal: Appreciating Norman Mineta			Urging Community Input The President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders meets in San Francisco to ask for more involvement from the community. Political Potstickers: Playing Political Chairs Columnist Samson Wong brings us the latest on upcoming Bay Area and San Francisco elections. More in Bay Area & California News... • School Bond Measure Reaches November Ballot • Gore Has 16-Point Lead Among Likely Hispanic Voters

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	Ethnic Markets Serve the Bay Area Asian food markets have experienced changes in competition and customer loyalty. More in Business... • Trend Track: Pack Rat Behavior			Chinese Calligraphy Meets Modern Computer Technology Bay area artist Lampo Leong’s current exhibition Contemplation • Forces challenges modern cultural and technological boundaries. More in Arts & Entertainment... • Opening the Door to Japanese Pop • Picture of War

	Lead Editorial: Reasons to Celebrate The Fourth of July this year coincides with Mineta’s nomination, and remembrances of war. Emil Amok: Mineta’s Firsts Columnist Emil Guillermo reflects on the achievement of his former boss, Norman Mineta. More in Opinion... • Voices: The API Vote? Nonsense • Letters to the Editor			This Week's Calendar Arts, entertainment, and community events around the country, listed alphabetically by region and category

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