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NEWS ABOUT: Hilda Solis

Hilda Solis stories: 9 news summaries

First Chinese-American Woman Elected to Congress

Dem Chu wins Calif. runoff to replace Solis

Jul 15, 09 11:42 AM CDT
(Newser) - Democrat Judy Chu will become the first Chinese-American congresswoman after winning yesterday’s runoff House election in California, Xinhua reports. She fills the Los Angeles county seat vacated when Hilda Solis became secretary of Labor. Chu, 56, handily defeated her Republican opponent, cousin Betty Chu, with 62% of the vote. More »

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Congress • California • House of Representatives • runoff election • Chinese Americans • Hilda Solis • Los Angeles County • Judy Chu

(AP) - The Senate today confirmed California congresswoman Hilda Solis as 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. GOP lawmakers were concerned over her work for a... More »

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Congress • President Obama • Obama Cabinet • Hilda Solis • labor secretary

(Newser) - Is another Obama nominee in trouble? A Senate panel today postponed a vote on his nominee to be labor secretary, Hilda Solis, after USA Today laid out her husband’s tax problems. The newspaper reported today that Sam Solis paid $6,400 to settle liens dating back 16 years against... More »

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taxes • nominee • Obama Cabinet • Hilda Solis • labor secretary

I'll Fight for 'Hardworking Families': Solis

Union foes challenge Labor nominee, but confirmation expected

Jan 9, 09 2:35 PM CST
(Newser) - Barack Obama’s pick for labor secretary vowed today to “improve the opportunities for hardworking families,” CNN reports. “My vision for the Department of Labor is rooted in who I am,” said Rep. Hilda Solis, the daughter of two union members. The four-term congresswoman from Los... More »

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Barack Obama • unions • President Obama • Obama Cabinet • organized labor • Hilda Solis • wowOwow

ANALYSIS

In DC, Powerful California
Is the New Texas

State best represented in Congress, holds key Cabinet, Senate posts

Dec 22, 08 11:12 AM CST
(Newser) - California is set to take over Texas’ role as the state with most influence on the federal government, Politico reports. With Nancy Pelosi as House Speaker, the largest number of representatives—34—in the Democratic caucus, and one of the strongest presences by state in Barack Obama’s administration, the... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • California • Texas • Senate • Dianne Feinstein • House of Representatives • Barbara Boxer • President Obama • Hilda Solis • Steven Chu • Zoe Lofgren

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Obama Transition Breaks Speed Records

But liberal activists, others feel left in dust

Dec 22, 08 9:24 AM CST
(Newser) - Barack Obama has moved so fast to set up his administration that he’s on a pace to blow past all previous presidents, reports the Wall Street Journal. By the eleventh week of their transitions, George HW Bush and Richard Nixon had made 26 and 25 appointments, respectively. As of... More »

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Barack Obama • Ken Salazar • transition • Obama Cabinet • Raul Grijalva • Hilda Solis

(Newser) - Barack Obama announced his final Cabinet choices today, making official what insiders have hinted at for a week, the Washington Post reports. Hilda Solis will be the nominee for labor secretary, Ron Kirk for trade representative, and Republican Ray LaHood for transportation. Solis appears to be the lightning rod,... More »

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Barack Obama • transition • President Obama • Obama Cabinet • Ray LaHood • Hilda Solis • Ron Kirk • Karen Gordon Mills

ANALYSIS

 Solis Is Cabinet's 
 Lone Progressive 

Obama's Cabinet stocked with moderates—except Solis

Dec 19, 08 1:39 PM CST
(Newser) - Progressives are viewing Barack Obama's ever-so-centrist Cabinet with disappointment, except for the notable pick of union friend Hilda Solis for labor secretary, Politico reports. Solis, a rising star in the House who had been viewed as a potential Speaker, is the daughter of a teamster and a factory worker, and... More »

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Barack Obama • Cabinet • labor movement • centrist • moderate • Obama Cabinet • Hilda Solis • Ron Kirk

 Obama Picks Solis for Labor 

Calif. Congresswoman has pushed for creation of 'green jobs'

Dec 18, 08 2:17 PM CST
(Newser) - Barack Obama will nominate Hilda Solis, a daughter of Latin American immigrants who’s currently a California Congresswoman, for secretary of labor, the Washington Post reports. Elected in 2000, Solis currently sits on the House Energy and Commerce committee and the Natural Resources committee, among others. She, like Obama, has... More »

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Barack Obama • Cabinet • Department of Labor • President Obama • Hilda Solis • labor secretary

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