President Donald J. Trump nominated R. Alexander Acosta for Secretary of Labor, following Andrew Puzder's withdrawal from consideration for the post. Mr. Acosta's previous experience includes serving as a member of the National Labor Relations Board and as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. Mr. Acosta stated that:
"I am deeply grateful and honored for the opportunity to serve my country. I thank the President and his staff for their confidence in me and I am eager to work tirelessly on behalf of the American worker."
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