WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday released the following statement after voting to advance Julie Su’s nomination for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL):

“In her tenure as Acting Secretary, Julie Su has proved she is eminently qualified to continue leading the Department of Labor. We have seen record-breaking numbers of new good-paying jobs, a huge expansion of workforce development programs, and the most pro-worker agenda ever. I was proud to advance her nomination today and am hopeful for her confirmation.”

Murphy met with Su last April and spoke at her confirmation hearing.

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