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DonViejo

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Wed Feb 15, 2017, 04:04 PM Feb 2017

Reports: Trump Labor Pick Andy Puzder Expected To Withdraw

By ESME CRIBB Published FEBRUARY 15, 2017, 2:35 PM EDT

Andrew Puzder, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Labor, is expected to withdraw from the nomination Wednesday, according to reports from NBC News and CBS. Puzder was dogged by resurfaced allegations of domestic abuse and uncertain backing from Republican senators.

Puzder's confirmation hearing was scheduled for Thursday.







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http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/andrew-puzder-expected-to-withdraw-nomination

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