/tags/thomas-perez Thomas Perez en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 20:07:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-18/epa-labor-nominees-confirmed After striking a bipartisan deal to move nominations forward, the Senate has now filled four top posts. Thu, 18 Jul 2013 20:07:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-18/epa-labor-nominees-confirmed Mark Memmott /npr-news/npr-news/2013-04-14/labor-nominees-civil-rights-work-draws-praise-controversy Tom Perez has been one of the most aggressive advocates for civil rights in decades. He prosecuted a record number of hate crimes cases and got huge settlements from banks that overcharged minorities for home loans. But Republicans say he has questions to answer about a whistle-blower case. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:02:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2013-04-14/labor-nominees-civil-rights-work-draws-praise-controversy Carrie Johnson /npr-news/npr-news/2013-03-27/obamas-labor-nominee-faces-gop-opposition-over-his-role-in-a-supreme-court-case Republicans claim Thomas Perez struck a quid pro quo deal with Minnesota that may have cost the federal treasury as much as $180 million. Perez says he acted ethically. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:18:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2013-03-27/obamas-labor-nominee-faces-gop-opposition-over-his-role-in-a-supreme-court-case Carrie Johnson /npr-news/2013-03-18/obama-nominates-thomas-perez-for-labor-secretary Perez would replace Hilda Solis and if confirmed, become President Obama's only Hispanic cabinet member. He is currently in charge of civil rights at the Justice Department. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-18/obama-nominates-thomas-perez-for-labor-secretary Eyder Peralta