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On the recordFebruary 2, 2010
Here is a letter from the Manufacturers Association of Central New York: The Department of Labor under the leadership of Commissioner Smith has been fully supportive in our mission to enhance and improve our sector's workforce. Commissioner Smith and her team have been informative, helpful, and involved every step of the way, ensuring our membership has the tools, education and skills they need in order to succeed. It is signed by Randy Wolken, president of the Manufacturers Association of New York. I ask unanimous consent that this letter be included in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Manufacturers Association of Central New York, Syracuse, NY, September 11, 2009. Re Nomination of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor General, United States Department of Labor. Hon. Jeff Merkley, U.S. Senate, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Merkley: On behalf of MACNY, the Manufacturers Association and its members, I fully give my support to the nomination of Patricia Smith as Solicitor General of the United States Department of Labor. MACNY is a trade association representing over 330 member companies with over 55,000 employees within a 19-county region, and we serve and advocate for the growth and development of the manufacturing sector of New York State.…
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