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dailykos.com - 2/7/2009
Why Republicans Object to Solis
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Republicans continue to hold up the nomination of Hilda Solis for Labor Secretary, today allegedly over her husband's tax liens. Now, before we think about those tax liens, let's be clear: The delay in confirming Solis is not about taxes. It is about her support for working people. ...

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Husband of Rep. Solis, Labor nominee, settles tax liens
usatoday.com - 2/5/2009
Husband of Rep. Solis, Labor nominee, settles tax liens
— usatoday.com — The disclosure came shortly before a scheduled 2 p.m. meeting of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which will vote on Rep. Hilda Solis' nomination as labor secretary. The hearing was postponed; no reason was immediately ... (more) Husband of Rep. Solis, Labor nominee, settles tax liens

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voices.washingtonpost.com - 2/5/2009
Solis Senate Session Postponed in Wake of Husband's Tax Lien Revelations | 44
— voices.washingtonpost.com — This is hilarious. The woman is not part of her husband's business. No one ever contacted Solis or her husband about the liens. And it's not a huge amount of money. And when they found out about the liens, they paid them. Just like most people who ... (more) Solis Senate Session Postponed in Wake of Husband's Tax ...

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politico.com - 2/5/2009
Solis nomination vote delayed
— politico.com — The Senate HELP Committee provided few details on why it postponed the committee vote on Solis. (more) Solis nomination vote delayed

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Upper Left — And nothing but. MissLaura... This nomination is being held up because Solis is perceived as someone who will be on the side of working people if confirmed.Free Hilda!

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