Trump names ex-George W. Bush official as labor secretary pick

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February 16, 2017 6:12 PM

President Donald Trump is set to name Alexander Acosta as his nominee for Labor secretary.

Alexander Acosta.

President Donald Trump on Thursday named Alexander Acosta as his nominee for labor secretary.

Acosta served in President George W. Bush's administration as assistant attorney general for the civil-rights division.

He also was a member of the National Labor Relations Board.

He serves at the dean of the Florida International University College of Law.

Acosta's nomination came a day after Trump's initial nominee, CKE Restaurants head Andrew Puzder, withdrew his nomination after a criticism over past controversies and statements.

If confirmed, Acosta would be the first Latino member of Trump's Cabinet.

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