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Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez faces a tough confirmation hearing for Secretary of Labor.

Labor nominee to face tough questions at hearing

By Sam Hananel, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Labor Secretary nominee Thomas Perez is expected to face tough questions at his confirmation hearing about his tenure as head of the Justice … Read More

This video frame grab provided by Senate Television shows Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. speaking on the floor of the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday night, March 6, 2013, shortly before 10 p.m. EST. Paul was still going strong with his self-described filibuster blocking confirmation of President Barack Obama’s nominee John Brennan to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. (AP Photo/Senate Television)

Opinion: The Tea Party’s last stand at the Capital

By Dr. Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

It was a fierce battle.  One that the Texan underdogs knew they would likely not survive let alone emerge from victorious.  But the men who were holed up in … Read More

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., rides the elevator in the Senate. Cruz has faced criticism for his suggesting that defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel has been "backed by Iran." (Photo by Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call)

Opinion: Sen.Ted Cruz knows no shame

By Raul Reyes

During last week’s Senate Armed Services Committee meeting, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) sharply questioned Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel.  He … Read More

In this Jan. 7, 2013 file photo, President Barack Obama, left, shakes hands with his choice for Defense Secretary, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, after announcing Hagel's nomination in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Opinion: Hagel would be good for Latinos as Pentagon Chief

By Danny Vargas

I always sort of liked Chuck Hagel when he was in the Senate.  While I didn’t know much about him or follow his career closely, I knew he was a … Read More