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Who did Hilda Solis replace after being appointed as Secretary of Labor?

  • Elaine Chao

  • Alexis Herman

  • Thomas Perez

  • Robert Reich

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Hilda Solis was appointed as Secretary of Labor in 2009, replacing Elaine Chao. She served in this position until 2013, when she was succeeded by Thomas Perez. Solis is a Democrat, and she was the first Latina to serve as Secretary of Labor. During her tenure, Solis focused on improving workplace safety, expanding access to health care for workers, and protecting workers' rights.
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