Trump labor board picks advance to full Senate

Published July 19, 2017 3:48pm ET



The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday advanced President Trump’s picks to fill two open seats on the National Labor Relations Board, the government’s main labor law enforcement agency.

The votes for Marvin Kaplan and William Emanuel were along strict party lines, reflecting the fact that the nominees are expected to shift the direction of the five-member board, which was known for its aggressive pro-organizing stance under former President Barack Obama.

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