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ProSense

(116,464 posts)
Wed Jan 9, 2013, 05:33 PM Jan 2013

Hilda Solis Resigns

Hilda Solis Resigns

Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis is stepping down, having served since 2009, the White House announced Wednesday. In a statement, President Obama called Solis a "critical member of my economic team" as the administration combatted the economic crisis.

Here's Obama's statement:

Over her long career in public service – as an advocate for environmental justice in California, state legislator, member of Congress and Secretary of Labor - Hilda Solis has been a tireless champion for working families. Over the last four years, Secretary Solis has been a critical member of my economic team as we have worked to recover from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression and strengthen the economy for the middle class. Her efforts have helped train workers for the jobs of the future, protect workers’ health and safety and put millions of Americans back to work. I am grateful to Secretary Solis for her steadfast commitment and service not only to the Administration, but on behalf of the American people. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/hilda-solis-resigns


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Hilda Solis Resigns (Original Post) ProSense Jan 2013 OP
There's talk she's going to for a seat on the LA County Board of Supervisors. ellisonz Jan 2013 #1
The new Robert Reich? JaneyVee Jan 2013 #2
I wonder if she will become visible now? hfojvt Jan 2013 #3
apparently not visible on DU hfojvt Jan 2013 #4

ellisonz

(27,711 posts)
1. There's talk she's going to for a seat on the LA County Board of Supervisors.
Thu Jan 10, 2013, 12:51 AM
Jan 2013

I personally like the sound of Governor Solis, I've never been too high on Gavin Newsome.

hfojvt

(37,573 posts)
3. I wonder if she will become visible now?
Thu Jan 10, 2013, 01:04 AM
Jan 2013

and I am sure Obama will nominate Dennis Kucinich to replace her.

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