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Virginia Foxx: Today marks the 417th consecutive day in which you have led the Department of Labor, DOL, as Acting Secretary without…

On the recordApril 30, 2024
Today marks the 417th consecutive day in which you have led the Department of Labor, DOL, as Acting Secretary without the constitutional required advice and consent of the Senate.
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina

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Criticism of the Biden administration for not confirming the Acting Secretary of Labor.

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