Jan 4 2009
Nominated for Transportation Secretary, Republican LaHood Got Rare Support from Unions
The first registered Republican to be appointed to Barack Obama’s Cabinet, reportedly, holds another distinction–he is one of few GOP lawmakers whose campaigns have relied, in part, on transportation unions, a Democratic-leaning industry. Rep. Ray LaHood, who will officially take the position of Transportation Secretary next month, has collected $149,850 from transportation unions, making them [...]