Washington, April 20 -- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released a statement following reports that Labor Secretary Lori Chavez DeRemer has resigned:
"Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's tenure as Labor Secretary was plagued with allegations of misconduct - from misusing her authority as secretary for personal gain and steering grants to favored political operatives to inappropriate behavior with her subordinates. This Department has been plagued by a failure of leadership. It is deeply ironic that the Cabinet secretary charged with ensuring a safe and fair workplace for America's workers allegedly led one of the most toxic workp...