President-elect Donald Trump said he will nominate Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor secretary.
“Together, we will achieve historic cooperation between Business and Labor that will restore the American Dream for Working Families,” Trump said in a statement. “Lori’s strong support from both the Business and Labor communities will ensure that the Labor Department can unite Americans of all backgrounds behind our Agenda for unprecedented National Success – Making America Richer, Wealthier, Stronger and more Prosperous than ever before!”
Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., is a first-term lawmaker who lost her reelection bid to Democrat Janelle Bynum, currently a state representative. Chavez-DeRemer was the first Republican since 1997 to represent the 5th District, which includes part of Portland, the eastern Willamette Valley and encompasses Bend. She conceded a close race to Bynum on Nov. 14.
