Senate committee advances Acosta as labor secretary

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The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee on Thursday approved Alexander Acosta, President Trump’s pick to head the Labor Department, along party lines.

The vote was 12-11, but Acosta is expected to win confirmation from the full Senate.

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