Republicans Could Sink Trump’s Labor Pick For Being Too Pro-Union
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer has a labor-friendly record that’s scaring Republicans but could win her Democratic support.
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans don’t love President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Labor and it could spell trouble for her confirmation.
As a Republican congresswoman from Oregon, Lori Chavez-DeRemer has taken pro-labor stances that several Republican senators told HuffPost are an obstacle to her confirmation by the Senate.
“I’m not excited about her opposition to right-to-work,” said Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.), referring to state laws aimed at suppressing union membership.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (Ala.) said he was “surprised” by Trump’s pick and that her record would be a problem for Republicans.
“I’m a right-to-work state, so I vote for my constituents. I don’t vote for me,” Tuberville said.
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