New Secretaries of Labor and Education

President Bush announced the nomination of Ms. Martin, Republican representative from Illinois, to head the Labor Department. The President … read more

President Bush announced the nomination of Ms. Martin, Republican representative from Illinois, to head the Labor Department. The President characterized her as one of his “unofficial advisers,” and has been known as a key Bush supporter. Labor leaders showed concern over her pro-business reputation. Former Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander was nominated as education secretary, replacing Lauro Cavazos, who had resigned the previous week under pressure from the White House. The appointment of Mr. Alexander was praised by education leaders and signalled a positive move by the Bush administration to improve Bush’s image as the “education president.” close

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Program ID:
15390-1
Category:
White House Event
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 17, 1990 | 1:26pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Dec 18, 1990 | 12:19am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Dec 17, 1990 | 1:26pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 17, 1990 | 4:18pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 17, 1990 | 8:02pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 18, 1990 | 12:19am EST | C-SPAN 1
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