Senate confirms Keith Sonderling as labor secretary

Keith Sonderling was confirmed by the Senate as the 31st Secretary of Labor on Sept. 30 with a 47-41 vote, making his acting role permanent. Sonderling had been serving in the position since April when his predecessor Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned.

Washington — Keith Sonderling is now the 31st leader of the Department of Labor, after the Senate confirmed his nomination with a 47-41 vote on Sept. 30. Sonderling had been serving as acting labor secretary since Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned on April 20. He was nominated for the permanent role in…

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