Jan 4 2009
Unions Funded Labor Nominee’s Work as Congresswoman
Labor unions, gearing up for a fierce fight on Capitol Hill next year, will find a fervent ally in Barack Obama’s pick for Labor Secretary, Rep. Hilda Solis (D-Calif.), who has relied heavily on financial support from unions during her time in the House of Representatives. In total Solis has collected $888,050 from the labor [...]
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 [...]