Alexander Acosta: “I think this puts the American people in a really difficult situation because every year they ask, 'Are we going to get…”

High on the list of priorities will be to protect the safety of workers with appropriate rules.

But the Associated Builders and Contractors say there are 500,000 unfilled jobs for skilled construction workers.

I've seen pressure, and I don't for a second believe that senior officials would or should bow to inappropriate pressure.

If confirmed, I will work with you to maximize every taxpayer dollar that is directed toward job training programs.