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Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, right, accompanied President Donald Trump, left, speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, July 12, 2019, before Trump boards Marine One for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. and then on to Wisconsin. Trump says Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to step down, move comes in wake of handling of Jeffrey Epstein case. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Acosta exits; Trump’s big Cabinet turnover keeps growing

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

Kennedy wants unclaimed retirement funds sent to states

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U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, left, and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, right, tour the Cook Inlet Tribal Council Employment and Training Center on Monday, July 2, 2018, in Anchorage, Alaska. Acosta is traveling in Alaska this week, and said during a Sunday stop in Fairbanks that Alaska's economy should pick up given an increase in military spending and pro-energy policies of the Trump administration. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Labor secretary talks economy, visa program on Alaska visit

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Why the Labor Department must bring more transparency to work centers

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FILE - In this May 7, 2015, file photo, labor union members and supporters rally for better wages in New York. Nearly 2 million New York workers are unionized. New York's powerful labor unions are lining up against a constitutional convention, warning voters that opening up the state's main governing document could lead to the erosion of worker protections and rights such as collective bargaining. In November 2017, New Yorkers will be asked whether to hold a convention, where delegates would consider big changes to the constitution. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

Unions use annexes to dodge federal rules

By Richard Berman

Senate panels advance Trump’s picks for labor, agriculture

By LAURIE KELLMAN and MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2008 file photo, R. Alexander Acosta talks to reporters during a news conference in Miami. Labor Secretary nominee Acosta is facing questions Wednesday, March 22, 2017, about how, exactly, he would back up American workers when his record, even at the agency, provides few clues. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

Labor nominee says he won’t let politics influence hiring

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Confirmation hearing for Trump’s labor pick now March 22

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FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2008 file photo, Labor Secretary-designate Alexander Acosta speaks in Miami. Acosta is expected to face questions at his Senate confirmation hearing about an unusual plea deal he oversaw for a billionaire sex offender while U.S. attorney in Miami. (AP photo/Alan Diaz, File)

Trump’s labor nominee likely to be asked about Florida case

By CURT ANDERSON and LAURIE KELLMAN - Associated Press

Acosta headed for questions on sex offender case at hearing

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FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2008 file photo, R. Alexander Acosta talks to reporters during a news conference in Miami. President Donald Trump says he's has chosen Acosta to be labor secretary. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

Labor secretary nominee faces Senate hearing, for 4th time

By LAURIE KELLMAN - Associated Press