Thomas Perez

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By Brian Fairbanks

Liberals draw a line in the sand at the Netroots Nation conference

From stage-crashing anti-racist activists to the kickoff speeches for those inevitable Democratic presidential primary campaigns, this year’s 10th anniversary conference may go down in history.

Behind the DNC infighting, there’s a deeper battle for the future of the party

By A.P. Joyce
Reformers want to make the DNC a more accountable institution, and claim they're being attacked for it.

Watch Bernie Sanders and Tom Perez talk to 'Mic' about the future of democracy

By Mic Staff
Kentuckians talk to Democratic leaders Bernie Sanders and Tom Perez about what matters to them.

Tom Perez says Jon Ossoff's campaign shows the power of "tremendous grassroots energy"

By Emily C. Singer
Perez called Ossoff an "underdog," but said Democrats have a "fighting chance" to win Tuesdays 6th District special election.

Live updates from the 'Mic' Kentucky roundtable with Bernie Sanders and Tom Perez

By Will Drabold
Follow along live as 'Mic' talks to Bernie Sanders and Tom Perez in Kentucky.
By Ali Gharib

Join 'Mic,' Bernie Sanders and DNC head Tom Perez for a roundtable with 6 Kentuckians

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Does Tom Perez have a plan for the DNC? Here's what we know.

By Eric Lutz
DNC chair Tom Perez asks for staffers' resignations as party seeks to rebuild in the age of Trump.

Grassroots progressives aren't happy about Tom Perez becoming DNC chair

By A.P. Joyce
But they are not going to stop trying to push the DNC toward their agenda

Trump's tweet congratulating Tom Perez is his pettiest backhanded compliment yet

By Tom McKay
"I could not be happier for him, or for the Republican Party!" Trump tweeted.

Tom Perez wins the race to lead the Democratic Party in the age of Trump

By A.P. Joyce
With his victory, Perez becomes the first Latino to lead the Democratic Party.
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By Jake Horowitz

Source: Perez narrowly leads Ellison in nail-bitingly close race to lead the DNC

The race for chair of the DNC has become a proxy battle between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton supporters.

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CNN DNC Debate: Here's how the Democratic candidates performed

By Taylor Wofford
It was a quiet debate, but Keith Ellison stood out.

DNC Chair Election: Here are the candidates, key dates, endorsements and more

By Eric Lutz
Democrats will choose a new leader as the party looks to recover from 2016's brutal election cycle.

Joe Biden endorses Tom Perez for DNC chair

By Emily C. Singer
Biden's endorsement could go a long way in the battle for DNC chair.

These are the next major US elections to look out for in 2017

By Eric Lutz
New year, new election cycle: an overview of the 2017 races.
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By Robert Valencia

What does the secretary of labor do? 5 things you should know

The secretary of labor is responsible for American workers' well-being.

Texas and 20 other states are fighting federal rules extending overtime pay

By James Dennin
Lawsuits have been filed in nearly half of U.S. states.

The White House wants more states and cities to set up automated retirement plans

By James Dennin
Soon, more states and even cities will be able to create their own retirement plans for workers.
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Why Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez Is Throwing His Weight Behind the Fight for $15

By Zeeshan Aleem
An unexpected gesture.
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Tom Perez Vilified by Republicans For Protecting Civil Rights Laws

By Esha Ac
Labor secretary nominee Tom Perez is being branded "disloyal" to The United States for striking a deal that would protect civil rights laws from being overturned by the Supreme Court.
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By Melissa Sullivan

David Vitter to Block Thomas E. Perez's Secretary Of Labor Department Appointment

Senator David Vitter has just announced his commitment to block the appointment of Thomas E. Perez as Secretary of the Labor Department.

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Thomas Perez Labor Secretary: Bio Of Obama's Latest Cabinet Pick

By Shawna Gillen
President Obama will most likely appoint Harvard Law graduate Thomas Perez as the new Labor Secretary.
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Who is Tom Perez? Obama's Nominee For Labor Secretary Has Long History of Public Service

By Andrea Ayres-Deets
Tom Perez, a current assistant attorney general, has been tapped to take place of outgoing Labor Secretary Hilda Solis. What does this mean for the Department of Labor?