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

Our economy needs workers. For the first time since we've been keeping this data, we have more open jobs than we have individuals looking for jobs.

I believe in a unitary executive, and so I don't think any Cabinet secretary can make commitments because ultimately we have a boss.

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

I fully support a provision that says establishments should not be permitted to keep any portion of a tip.