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Trump nominates union-friendly Republican for Labor secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) to serve as Labor secretary, a move that could bolster his credentials among organized labor after he made inroads with working-class voters in his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump picks Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon for labor secretary
Chavez-DeRemer’s selection marks a departure from typical GOP nominations to the position. She has supported pro-union legislation and garnered the support of some unions.
Trump nominates GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department
President-elect Donald Trump said Friday that he has picked Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., to lead the Labor Department. The one-term Republican and former mayor reportedly has the backing of Teamsters President Sean O'Brien and several of her Republican House colleagues.
Trump Picks Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Be Labor Secretary
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated congresswoman Lori Chavez-Deremer of Oregon to serve has labor secretary. Your trusted source for the latest news delivered weekdays from the team at U.
What Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Signals to Unions
Chavez-DeRemer is one of only a few Republican lawmakers to back legislation that would strengthen labor unions.
What to know about Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's pick for labor secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has named Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor, elevating a Republican congresswoman who has strong support from unions in her district but lost
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