The eldest of six daughters, Chao was born to Ruth Mulan Chu Chao (趙朱木蘭 Zhào Zhū Mùlán), a historian, and Dr. James S.C. Chao (趙錫成博士 Zhào Xīchéng), who began his career as a merchant mariner and later, after getting established in New York, built a successful shipping company (Foremost Shipping Co.).
About 400 Asian-Americans attended this meeting with Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt present to discuss the Medicare D prescription drug program.
Recognized individuals and speakers include former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Youtube co-founder Steve Chen, and Congressman Mike Honda.
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Over the years, her column has featured interviews with many key Republicans, including Karl Rove, former attorneys general John Ashcroft and Alberto Gonzales, George Shultz, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao and Sandra Day O'Connor.