<ul><li>Lori Chavez-DeRemer, former Republican congresswoman from Oregon, was confirmed as labor secretary in a Senate vote.</li><li>Chavez-DeRemer is expected to oversee a more worker-friendly U.S. Department of Labor than is typical for Republican administrations.</li><li>Unions welcomed news of Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation, while some Republicans expressed disappointment.</li><li>The Department of Labor's approach under Chavez-DeRemer's leadership is still to be determined.</li></ul>

Lori Chavez-DeRemer confirmed as labor secretary

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