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Choosing a New Secretary of Labor

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Choosing a New Secretary of Labor

President Obama yesterday announced that he has chosen Thomas Perez, the head of the U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, to be the next Secretary of Labor.

Speaking in the East Room of the White House, the President introduced Perez: the son of Dominican immigrants, who helped pay his way through college by working as a garbage collector.

Learn more about the President's choice for Department of Labor.

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

4:30 AM: The Vice President attends the Mass for the Inauguration of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City

9:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:30 AM: The President meets with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny

11:00 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney