Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., questioned Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Wednesday in her confirmation hearing for labor secretary.
Chavez-DeRemer appeared before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
The former mayor and Oregon congresswoman was raised in a Teamsters family and has strong backing from labor groups. Her union-friendly stance has been a point of contention among her fellow Republicans.
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