Biden renominates Julie Su as labor secretary despite Dem opposition
NY Post
President Biden renominated Julie Su to be secretary of labor Tuesday after she failed to receive a Senate confirmation vote during the last session of Congress due to opposition from members of Biden’s own party.
Su, who has served as labor secretary in an acting capacity since March, was chosen again after her initial nomination was stalled for 281 days, one of the longest periods of any would-be cabinet official.
“It is clear Ms. Su lacks the necessary votes for confirmation,” Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said of her reappointment.
“I urge President Biden to put forward a nominee who is committed to fair enforcement of our nation’s labor laws, will refrain from partisan activism, and is capable of being confirmed in the Senate.”
The White House announcement pointed out her unanimous confirmation by Senate Democrats to serve as deputy to former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, whom she succeeded, and her endorsements from unions, business leaders, left-of-center organizations and Democratic caucuses in Congress.
“Acting Secretary Su uniquely understands the challenges workers and businesses face — which is why the president continues to stand by her nomination,” White House spokeswoman Emilie Simons told The Post.
