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Source: Associated Press

1. Summary
   The Senate's HELP Committee held a confirmation hearing for Julie Su on Thursday. Currently the acting labor secretary, Su has been nominated to fully replace departing Labor Secretary Marty Walsh. Su previously served as California's commissioner of labor. Su has supported the state's legislative attempts to classify some gig workers as employees, and large labor unions back her confirmation.
   
   Industry groups representing companies that rely on gig labor are strongly pushing against her appointment. Sen. Bill Cassidy, the committee's ranking Republican, said that in California Su enforced 85 laws "that dismantled the gig economy." Cassidy asked her if she would promise to not push California-style regulations if nominated, to which Su agreed.
   
   Su will need at least 50 votes to be confirmed by the entire Senate. Democrats have a thin 51-49 majority, and it is unclear if she has enough support among Democrats. Three senators (two Democrats and one Independent), are hesitant to confirm Su.

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