ATR President Grover Norquist today issued the following statement in support of President Trump’s nominee Alexander Acosta to lead the Department of Labor (DOL):
“Senate lawmakers this week should vote to confirm Alexander Acosta to be the next Secretary of Labor so we can begin reversing some of the harm done to the American economy by the Department of Labor under President Obama. Mr. Acosta is a dedicated public servant with years of experience handling complex legal issues and a record of proven management and federal agency experience, and is a highly qualified candidate to lead the DOL.
“Under President Obama the DOL took a hostile approach to American businesses and industry, issuing a number of costly and burdensome rules and regulations such as the Department’s Fiduciary Rule. Since taking office President Trump has vowed to undo Obama’s regulatory legacy by acting to roll back barriers to economic growth, such as his Executive Order addressing the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule.
“Mr. Acosta has committed to supporting President Trump’s goal of reining in agency overreach, and would be a force for good at the Department of Labor by serving the Department’s mission in a way that foster’s economic growth, instead of setting up regulatory roadblocks.
“The Senate has previously confirmed Mr. Acosta on three occasions with bipartisan support – once for the National Labor Relations Board, once as an Assistant Attorney General, and also as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida – and the Senate should again do so.
“I urge Senate lawmakers to vote in support of Alexander Acosta’s nomination to be Secretary of Labor, and look forward to working with Mr. Acosta to begin undoing the Obama regulatory regime and creating a regulatory climate that helps grow our economy.”
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