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Dec 19, 2008 · (CNN) -- Labor unions Thursday praised President-elect Barack Obama's selection to head the Labor Department, Rep. Hilda Solis. Rep. Hilda Solis is viewed as a strong advocate for working...
On March 2, 2009, President Barack Obama introduced Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as his choice to fill the office of Secretary of Health and Human Services. Sebelius was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 28, 2009, on a vote of 65–31 [154] amid the swine flu health crisis.
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- Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack. The Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which focuses on the nation's food supply and food stamp program.
- Attorney General, Eric Holder. The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States government and is the head of the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Secretary of Commerce, Gary Locke. The Secretary of Commerce is the head of the U.S. Department of Commerce, which focuses on fostering economic growth and prosperity.
- Secretary of Defense, Bob Gates. The United States Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) is the head of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), focused on armed services and the military.
Dec 19, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama is expected to nominate Hilda Solis as labor secretary. The Democratic congresswoman was just elected to her fifth term representing heavily Hispanic portions of...
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Mar 19, 2013 · President Obama has chosen Thomas Perez, the assistant attorney general for civil rights, as the next Labor secretary. The nomination, announced Monday, will require Senate confirmation.
Mar 18, 2013 · President Obama will nominate Thomas Perez, the assistant attorney general for civil rights, as the next Labor secretary, according to a White House official. Here is what you need to know...
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Dec 19, 2008 · At a news conference in Chicago, Illinois, Obama nominated Rep. Hilda Solis for secretary of labor. She is a four-term Democratic congresswoman from Los Angeles, California.
