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Chao Defends Labor Dept. Tenure, Noting Safety and Health of Workers

 
Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao is the only Cabinet member to serve during President Bush's entire presidency, through nearly eight years marked by terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and long-running wars, including ideological battles. (link)

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