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Lori Chavez-DeRemer Confirmed as U.S. Labor Secretary

3/11/2025

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been confirmed as the U.S. labor secretary with a decisive 67-32 Senate vote. As she steps into this pivotal role, she will navigate the turbulent waters of worker rights and looming layoffs. The former Oregon congresswoman must balance her union support with the complexities of state "right to work" laws, facing significant scrutiny ahead.

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been confirmed as the U.S. labor secretary with a decisive 67-32 Senate vote. As she steps into this pivotal role, she will navigate the turbulent waters of worker rights and looming layoffs. The former Oregon congresswoman must balance her union support with the complexities of state "right to work" laws, facing significant scrutiny ahead.