Recession-Proof Job? Non-Profit CEO Nov 19, 2009
The same charity that Mitch McConnell's wife and former Bush labor secretary Elaine Chao came from. I will never give to united Way again, there are plenty of other needy charities out there. (CBS News -- Evening News)
A Cookbook for the Pennywise and Time-Crunched Nov 7, 2009
I was terminated in May 2004, two weeks after the dismissal of the EEOC complaint that was not investigated, and a day after informing management that I overheard a co-worker saying to the one that accused me of harassing her by singing, "we're going to show him the power of pu - - y. I was denied unemployment insurance, June 2004, with a fact-finding interview done over the telephone that was not reviewed or signed by me, as it should have been before it was made part of the official record and... (Epicurious.com)
John McCain coming to University of Louisville Oct 29, 2009
Mitch McConnell and his wife, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao ... The dedication of the Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao Archives will be held at 10:30 a.m., on the lower level of the Ekstrom Library. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Wasserstein dead Oct 15, 2009
" Just nine months ago, he took his fourth wife, shipping heiress Angela Chao, 29, whose sister Elaine Chao served as labor secretary for George W. Bush. He was a regular on New York's social scene and was a darling of the Hampton scene, where he and former wife, sultry TV producer Claude Wasserstein, were known as a perfect couple for more than a decade. They were married in 1996 and had two boys Jack and Dash, but split last year. Wasserstein's fist marriage to Laurie ended in 1974. He and his... (New York Post -- News)
Wall Street Eyes the 10,000 Mark Oct 14, 2009
Remember Ms. Elaine Chao - the Secretary of Labor in GWB's "Either you are with us or you are against us" Administration ... If Ms. Elaine Chao thinks the "Economy is up" then she must be correct. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Journey to the "other" West Sep 21, 2009
The rooms correspond to the various decades and lead up to the present day, where prominent Chinese Americans such as Steven Chu, the U.S. secretary of energy, and Elaine Chao, the former U.S. secretary of labor, are featured. The displays do not pull any punches. (Xinhuanet, China)
Obama has us on the road to ruin Sep 7, 2009
By ELAINE CHAO First published in print: Monday, September 7, 2009. Today, millions of Americans will consult their Rand McNally Road Atlas before hitting the highway. (Albany Times Union)
* Dialogue is not a zero-sum game Aug 6, 2009
During the 2007 Strategic Economic Dialogue in Washington, then secretary of state Condoleezza Rice declined an invitation to a luncheon, asking former labor secretary Elaine Chao (p) to represent her. But last year, Rice chose to commute more than one hour to Annapolis, Maryland, to personally participate in that dialogue. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Remarks for the Inaugural Conference of The China Center for International Economic Exchanges by Mr. Takatoshi Kato, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Beijing Jul 7, 2009
I am particularly honored to participate in this summit alongside His Excellency ZENG Peiyan, People s Bank Governor ZHOU Xiaochuan, Secretary Elaine Chao, Vice President Bindu Lohani and other distinguished speakers and guests. Today I want to talk about the impact of the global financial crisis on Asia as well as offer some thoughts on its implications for China and also for the IMF.. (IMF News)
SOTOMAYOR: 'DIVERSITY' IT AIN'T Jun 5, 2009
Just ask Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Spencer Abraham, Elaine Chao, Bobby Jindal or Michael Steele. As someone whose profession entails having opinions, perhaps I shouldn't be surprised by how often I've been asked what I think about Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Several Bush officials work in areas related to former jobs May 20, 2009
Former Labor secretary Elaine Chao, the longest-serving member of the Bush Cabinet, works as a fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. She also delivers paid speeches. (USA Today -- News)
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Slicing and Dicing May 8, 2009
Other Congressional VIPs competing in the event included House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D) with his Maryland Crab Cakes and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) and his wife, former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, with their Kentucky Derby Pie. Can t get enough HOH. (Roll Call)
Turner Watkinson honored by American Legion Mar 13, 2009
Some of the letters received were from; President and Mrs. George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, President and Mrs. George H. Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Attorney General Michael Mukasey, Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Department of Treasury Henry Paulson, Senator Tom Harkin, Senator Chuck Grassley, Supreme Court of the United States Chief Justice John Roberts, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Senator Harry Reid, Governor Chet Culver, Representative Dave Loebsack,... (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
TIMELINE: Candidate selection process Mar 11, 2009
Jan. 8, 2009: U.S. Representatives Edolphus Towns, Gregory Meeks, Bobby Rush and G.K. Butterfield send letter to Department of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao requesting a "detailed disclosure and descriptive report" to ensure the integrity of the NFLPA's search process. Jan. 20: The list of candidates to succeed Upshaw is narrowed to five: Trace Armstrong, Jim Covert, DeMaurice Smith, Ben Utt and Troy Vincent. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cornwell back in contention to take over NFLPA Mar 6, 2009
Congress even got involved in January, when four representatives sent a letter asking Department of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao to monitor the selection process to ensure its integrity and that it follows NFLPA rules. In December, Vincent was eliminated from contention before being added back to the list of finalists at the prompting of a union executive member, linebacker , then with the but since traded to the. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Big Labor’s Girl Feb 24, 2009
Unlike Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, who was a strong opponent of both bills, Secretary Solis is on record as a supporter. Ignoring Union Fraud. (Human Events Online)
A Baby Between Marriages Feb 20, 2009
Wasserstein, th 00004000 e busy head of the Lazard investment bank and owner of New York magazine, married Angela - one of four sisters of Elaine Chao, who was secretary of labor under George W. Bush - in January, as Page Six reported earlier this month. Wasserstein is said to be actively involved in the girl's upbringing, sharing custody with the baby's unidentified mother, who was described as a recent graduate of Columbia Business School. (New York Post -- Gossip)
AP source: NFLPA search down to final 3 candidates Feb 15, 2009
Last month, four congressmen sent a letter to Labor Secretary Elaine Chao outlining their desire to ensure the integrity of the NFLPA's election. A fifth congressman, Jim Moran of Virginia, then suggested that Vincent had lobbied the congressmen to write the letter after believing he might be left out of the process. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
