I almost choked on my breakfast this morning–it turns out we still have a Secretary of Labor: President Obama will welcome 12 labor leaders to the White House on Friday for yet another meeting. The purpose of the meeting, which Labor Secretary Hilda Solis will join, is "to discuss strengthening our economy, spurring growth, […]
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Who Knew? We Have A Labor Secretary
Posted on 18 December 2010.
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A Labor Department Wakes Up
Posted on 08 May 2009.
Yes, there are big issues where the outcome is not clear–the Employee Free Choice Act and health care come to mind. But, this does make a difference in the day-to-day lives of workers–from The Wall Street Journal today: Mr. Obama is asking for $13.3 billion of discretionary spending to run the Labor Department, up […]
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Hilda Solis To Be Labor Secretary
Posted on 19 December 2008.
Take it for what it is: unconfirmed rumor but from the Associated Press: A labor official says Rep. Hilda Solis of California will be nominated as labor secretary by President-elect Barack Obama. The Democratic congresswoman was just elected to her fifth term representing heavily Hispanic portions of eastern Los Angeles County and east […]
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