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“The public sector certainly includes the Department of Labor. Those are jobs that are available. They are open and they are good paying jobs. The government as a whole has been actually retrenching under President Clinton's leadership.”

Quote by Alexis Herman

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Alexis Herman, born on July 16, 1947, is a former United States Secretary of Labor. She has a rich background in politics and public affairs, serving in several significant positions. more

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