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Equipment World: Alexander Acosta Is President Trump’s New Nomination for Secretary of Labor
Allied Progress Executive Director Karl Frisch released a statement saying, “We understand that the President is still reeling from his last failed Labor nomination, but that doesn’t mean he should nominate someone who is wholly unqualified for the job. Americans deserve a Secretary of Labor who will fight for workplace safety, fair wages, and the rights of working families. It’s clear Mr. Acosta is not that person.”
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Trump and the “Terrific” Billionaire That His New Labor Nominee Went Soft on in a Sex Case Involving “Underage Girls”
Another vetting failure. You won’t believe this story.
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Reuters: Trump Chooses Acosta as Next Labor Secretary
Some progressive groups were already responding negatively to the Acosta appointment, with Allied Progress alleging he had mismanaged the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division when he ran it.
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Trump Now 0-2 in Vetting of Labor Nominees, Picks Alexander Acosta
Less than 18 hours after fast food CEO Andy Puzder backed out, president nominates scandal plagued Bush-era lawyer.
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The Hill: Trump Unveils New Pick to Head Labor Department
But Allied Progress accused Trump of failing to vet another nominee. The liberal group pointed to a 2008 report on an investigation into the allegations of politicized hiring and other improper personnel actions in the civil rights division on his watch.
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Walker “Smart Enough Not to Pick a Fight He Can’t Win,” Tells Trump, Media He Doesn’t Want Labor Nod
Who will Trump turn to? When will he finally fill the post?
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Vibe: Trump’s Labor Pick Withdraws Nomination After Domestic Violence Accusations Surface
Before the video came to light, democracy advocates like Karl Frisch stressed Winfrey to hand over the tapes before the now-canceled confirmation hearing.
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Broadcasting & Cable: CWA Praises Puzder Exit
Allied Progress, which was behind the anti-Puzder TV ad campaign was equally pleased. “This fight wasn’t just about Andy Puzder and his record of mistreating workers and shocking personal history – it was a repudiation of the anti-worker policies championed by the Trump Administration,” said Karl Frisch, executive director of Allied Progress.
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Puzder Withdrawal: Trump Better Learn From This Victory for Hard-Working Americans
Response from group at center of rapid response efforts and major ad campaign targeting senators over Puzder nomination.
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Bloomberg: Trump Considers Possible Labor Picks to Replace Puzder
Karl Frisch, executive director for Allied Progress, a labor group that fought Puzder’s nomination, said, “Working Americans have a simple message to President Trump: we’re watching you and we’ll hold you accountable.”