California senators are split on Donald Trump’s labor secretary nominee. Here’s why
California’s Democratic senators, historically big supporters of organized labor, were split over whether to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as the Trump administration Labor Secretary, a rare schism between the two Democrats. Chavez-DeRemer is a former Republican congresswoman from Oregon who has been seen as sympathetic to union interests.
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be Trump's new labor secretary
DeRemer, a former Republican representative from Oregon with a pro-union record, to lead the Labor Department. Chavez-DeRemer, 56, was confirmed by a vote of 67-32, with 17 Democrats joining Republicans in supporting her.
Trump’s Labor secretary has been confirmed, now there is just one Cabinet confirmation left
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Donald Trump’s Labor secretary, and now 21 out of his 22 Cabinet picks have been confirmed. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to serve as ambassador to the United Nations is the only Cabinet-level position yet to be confirmed.
Trump Cabinet Officially Complete After Final Nominee Is Confirmed by Senate
Lori Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed to lead the Department of Labor after a bipartisan Senate vote on Monday, marking the final Trump administration Cabinet position to be filled. Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed in a 67 to 32 vote,
Democratic senators demand answers from USDA after major cuts to food assistance programs
In California, the federal funding supported 533 small farmers — including about 100 from the San Joaquin Valley.
California Senate leader urges Dodgers to drop oil and gas advertisers
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California senator wants to automatically admit qualified students to CSU system
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Senators usher in changing of the guard with win over Bruins
The new Senators showed an old nemesis just how it's done with a big win over the Bruins on Thursday. Alex Adams breaks down how it all came together and what it means.
California senator introduces ‘No Robo Bosses Act’ in bid to regulate AI at work
Pleasanton, announced his introduction of SB7, otherwise known as the “No Robo Bosses Act,” on March 6 to require human ...
Katie Porter Will Run for California Governor
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California Senator Backs Bitcoiner for $500B Pension Fund Board Seat
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California Insurance commissioner no shows, chairwoman rushes hearing on insurance crisis
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California Senate Committee Will Examine Bar Testing 'Fiasco'
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California state senator introduces bill to regulate AI in the workplace
State Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton announced the “No Robo Bosses Act” on Thursday, his office announced.
California Sens. Alex Padilla, Adam Schiff are ‘no’ votes on budget as government shutdown looms
California Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff will vote “no” on the House-passed plan to keep the government running through ...