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Trump's U.S. Labor secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer moves out of key Senate panel

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, nominated by President Donald Trump for U.S. Labor Secretary, faced questions from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions during her confirmation hearing on February 19, 2025.
During the hearing, Chavez-DeRemer stated she no longer supports aspects of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act that could impact right-to-work laws.
Senators, including Bernie Sanders, expressed concerns regarding her commitment to workers' rights and her alignment with pro-business policies endorsed by billionaires.
Chavez-DeRemer affirmed, 'If confirmed, my job will be to implement President Trump’s policy vision,' emphasizing support for both businesses and workers.

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