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5 Takeaways From Labor Secretary Nominee Chavez-DeRemer’s Confirmation Hearing

The nominee was pressed on her legislative record and loyalty to the Constitution.
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5 Takeaways From Labor Secretary Nominee Chavez-DeRemer’s Confirmation Hearing
Nominee for Secretary of the Department of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, testifies during a confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Samantha Flom
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Right-to-work laws, visa programs, and the federal minimum wage were among the topics on senators’ minds as they vetted former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) for the role of labor secretary on Feb. 19.

Chavez-DeRemer, 56, represented Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District for one term before losing her reelection bid to Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Ore.) in November 2024. President Donald Trump nominated her for labor secretary later that month.
Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom is a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. Contact her at [email protected].