Senate confirms Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Keith Sonderling as the Secretary of Labor. Sonderling had been serving in an acting capacity since April.
The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling to lead the Department of Labor on Wednesday, officially installing the nominee who has been leading in an acting capacity since Lori Chavez-DeRemer's exit in April.
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