The Senate confirmed former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) as Labor Secretary on Monday in a 67-32 bipartisan vote. Seventeen Democrats joined most Republicans in support, while Senators. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) opposed the confirmation. Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was absent. When Chavez-DeRemer was nominated in November, OSHA, overtime, and unions were key issues awaiting …
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