White House: No timetable for Bryson’s return

By Julie Pace

Published June 12, 2012 7:19pm ET

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White House: No timetable for Bryson’s return — FILE-This March 29, 2012 file photo shows U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson during a session organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Mumbai, India. Police are investigating two traffic collisions allegedly caused Bryson that left him injured, authorities said Monday June 11, 2012. One of the crashes was under investigation as a felony hit and run, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department and the San Gabriel Police Department said. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade,File) | Rajanish Kakade

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Tuesday there was no timetable for Commerce Secretary John Bryson’s return from medical leave, as California officials indicated the Cabinet member may not face criminal charges if a blood test shows no sign of drugs or alcohol.

President Barack Obama spoke with Bryson briefly Tuesday morning, their first conversation since the secretary suffered a seizure connected to two traffic accidents Saturday.

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