Apr 26 Senate nudges Acosta toward confirmation as labor secretary By Associated Press The Senate has moved President Donald Trump's pick for labor secretary one step closer to confirmation. Continue reading
Mar 30 Alexander Acosta, Trump’s choice for labor secretary, advances to full Senate vote By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Florida law school dean Alexander Acosta has moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump's secretary of labor. A Senate panel on Thursday voted along party lines, 12-11, to advance Acosta's nomination to all 100 members of the chamber… Continue reading
Mar 22 Labor nominee Alexander Acosta says he won’t let politics influence hiring By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Alexander Acosta, testifying before a Senate committee, said little about how he would act on other issues if confirmed for the job. Continue reading
Mar 10 Acosta headed for questions on sex offender case at hearing By Curt Anderson and Laurie Kellman, Associated Press MIAMI — Labor secretary nominee Alexander Acosta is expected to face questions at his Senate confirmation hearing about an unusual plea deal he oversaw for a billionaire sex offender while U.S. attorney in Miami. Continue reading