Hilda Solis Confirmed

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Washington - The United States Senate confirmed California Congresswoman Hilda Solis as President Barack Obama’s Labor Secretary. Solis’ confirmation gives the agency a decidedly pro-worker tilt after eight years of business friendly leadership under the Bush administration.
The 80-17 vote comes after more than a month of delays. Some GOP lawmakers were concerned over her work for a pro-union group that supports legislation easing the process for workers to organize unions.