President Biden will nominate Deputy Secretary of Labor Julie Su to head the Department, replacing Marty Walsh, who is to become the next executive director of the NHL Players' Association. Su is the former secretary of labor for California, and may face a tough confirmation. She was confirmed 50-47 by the Senate in July 2021 to serve in her current role. Biden has faced criticism for not having a Cabinet secretary who is Asian American. Seven congressional Republicans from California previously signed a letter that urged Biden not to consider Su. The members of Congress accused Su of overseeing "one of the largest cases of unemployment insurance fraud" during the pandemic and of implementing one of the "most destructive labor policies in decades" during her time as California’s labor secretary. (Fox Business 02/27/23) Biden to nominate Julie Su as next labor secretary | Fox Business
Sen. Cruz: FAA nominee not qualified
WASHINGTON - During a Senate Commerce committee confirmation hearing March 1, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said President Biden's nominee to serve as the next leader of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is not qualified for the position. Cruz cited a need for the next FAA administrator to have "decades of experience in aviation" and said Phil Washington lacks the necessary experience. Washington had a "long and honorable career in the military," Cruz continued, but does not have "any experience in aviation safety." Washington is currently CEO of Denver International Airport (DIA). He was first nominated by Biden in 2022 but failed to advance amid concerns from Republicans about his experience. (Fox Business 03/01/23) Sen. Ted Cruz calls Biden FAA nominee unqualified, says White House 'playing politics' with safety | Fox Business
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