Rep. Brendan Boy: Blue Collar Caucus Statement on Labor Secretary Confirmation Vote

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13) and Marc Veasey (TX-33), co-chairs of the Blue Collar Caucus, released the following statement after the Senate confirmed President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta:

"We were greatly relieved to see President Trump's previous nominee, Andy Puzder, withdraw from consideration after working Americans across the country rose in strong opposition to his atrocious anti-worker record. The Blue Collar Caucus remains fully committed to holding Alexander Acosta accountable to the core mission of the U.S. Department of Labor.

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