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| https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news?ID=74F21E06-D381-43F6-AF7E-0418698E2D16 | Fischer Statement on Transportation Secretary Nominee Elaine Chao | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | NE | Deb Fischer | F000463 | www.fischer.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairman of the Senate Surface Transportation Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation: “Elaine Chao has a long record of success and accomplishment. As Secretary of Labor, and in a variety of leadership roles across government, non-profit, and the private sector, she has achieved results that have greatly improved the lives of families across this country. Her life story is the embodiment of the American dream, and I am grateful my friend Elaine is willing to continue her career of service to make the dreams of our fellow Americans a reality. As chairman of the Surface Transportation Subcommittee, I am excited to work with Secretary Chao to strengthen our nation’s infrastructure for many years to come.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |