Julie Su Hits the Senate: Key Points From DOL Nominee’s Hearing

Labor secretary nominee Julie Su faced tough questions at her confirmation hearing Thursday, ranging from protests she took part in more than three decades ago as a Stanford University student to her competence as California’s top labor official.

With the fate of her nomination hanging in the balance, Democrats were quick to defend Su’s record and pre-emptively swat down Republican attacks. Business groups have mobilized a fierce opposition campaign, painting her as an ideologue who would drag the Biden administration’s workforce policy far to the left.

California’s Contractor Standard

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) didn’t waste any time pinning Su down ...