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Andrew Puzder withdraws Labor Secretary nomination

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GoldenRod
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Andrew Puzder withdraws Labor Secretary nomination

https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/now-6-republicans-are-on-the-fence-about-andrew-puzder/2017/02/15/e34cada6-f38b-11e6-8d72-263470bf0401_story.html?utm_term=.48b385d1495e


Andrew Puzder, President Trump’s labor secretary nominee, withdrew from consideration Wednesday amid growing resistance from Senate Republicans centered primarily on Puzder’s past employment of an undocumented housekeeper.

The collapse of Puzder’s nomination threw the White House into further turmoil just two days after the resignation of Trump’s national security adviser, Michael Flynn, amid revelations that ­Flynn had spoken repeatedly, and possibly illegally, with the Russian ambassador last year about lifting U.S. sanctions.

Puzder’s fate amplified the deteriorating relationship between the White House and Capitol Hill, where bipartisan support grew Wednesday for expanded investigations into ties between Trump, his presidential campaign and Russian officials.
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It's not the first time a nominee has withdrawn their nomination for a Cabinet position, but it's just one more falling domino in this particular administration....

Posted 2/16/17 8:16 AM
 

Hofstra26
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Re: Andrew Puzder withdraws Labor Secretary nomination

This whole presidency and administration is just a hot mess. Chat Icon

Posted 2/16/17 9:07 AM
 

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Re: Andrew Puzder withdraws Labor Secretary nomination

Am surprised but glad- given they have one wife beater in the admin (Bannon) why not two? Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/16/17 9:55 AM
 
 

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