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On the recordJune 6, 2023
Yes or no, do you believe in separation of powers and that the Department of Labor does not pass laws and instead only implements rules that are consistent with the laws Congress passed?
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Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democratic · New Mexico

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Leger Fernandez questions the Acting Secretary about the Department of Labor's role in law implementation.

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