What Happened
President Donald Trump has nominated Keith Sonderling for the permanent position of Secretary of Labor. Sonderling is currently serving as the acting head of the Department of Labor. The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.
Sonderling has been acting as the chief of the Department of Labor. The nomination signifies a move to install a permanent leader in the role.
This nomination will proceed through the Senate confirmation process.
Key Facts
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President Trump nominated Keith Sonderling for Secretary of Labor.
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Keith Sonderling is currently the acting Secretary of Labor.
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The nomination is pending Senate confirmation.