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dailykos.com - 12/22/2008
No Heir Apparent in Hilda Solis's District
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If Hilda Solis is confirmed as Secretary of Labor early next year, as seems all but certain, the special election to fill her congressional seat likely will pit long-time rivals against each other. The outcome of that contest is not so certain. But state Senator Gil Cedillo, legislative Latino ...
tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/18/2008
Labor Leaders Hail Obama's Pick For Labor Secretary
— tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com — Obama's choice of California Rep. Hilda Solis as labor secretary, which was confirmed to us by a Democratic official, is thrilling labor officials, and more than compensates for unease about Obama's economic picks and his initial delay in picking ... (more) Labor Leaders Hail Obama's Pick For Labor Secretary

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google.com - 12/18/2008
The Associated Press: AP source: Rep. Hilda Solis is Obama's labor pick
— google.com — AP source: Rep. Hilda Solis is Obama's labor pick By JESSE J. HOLLAND 38 minutes ago WASHINGTON (AP) A labor official says Rep. Hilda Solis of California will be nominated as labor secretary by President-elect Barack Obama. The Democratic ... (more) The Associated Press: AP source: Rep. Hilda Solis is ...

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Editorial: Getting Immigration Right
nytimes.com - 12/26/2008
Editorial: Getting Immigration Right
— nytimes.com — In a time of economic crisis, it is especially vital to uphold workers’ rights, even for those here illegally. Exploitation erodes working conditions and job security everywhere. > (more) Editorial: Getting Immigration Right

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Swing State Project:  CA-32: Who Might Succeed Solis?

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CA-32: Who Might Succeed Solis?
Swing State Project — ... CA-32 might offer us a similar chance to make a difference, but only if we do our due diligence. So I'm particularly glad that L.A. resident Meteor Blades has given us an in-depth look at some of the possible candidates. A few excerpts follow, though I encourage everyone to read the full piece: ...

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