Trump labor nominee walks Senate tightrope over past union support

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President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary faces an uncertain road to Senate confirmation as she attempts to court Democrats and assure Republicans scrutinizing her commitment to unions. 

Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the unusual example of a Trump nominee whom Republicans find more polarizing than Democrats.

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