Thomas Perez

Mark Memmott

After striking a bipartisan deal to move nominations forward, the Senate has now filled four top posts.

Tom Perez, President Obama's nominee to lead the Labor Department, has been an aggressive advocate for civil rights.

Labor Nominee's Civil Rights Work Draws Praise, Controversy

Carrie Johnson

Tom Perez has been one of the most aggressive advocates for civil rights in decades. He prosecuted a record number of hate crimes cases and got huge settlements from banks that overcharged minorities for home loans. But Republicans say he has questions to answer about a whistle-blower case.

Thomas Perez, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Justice Department.

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Obama's Labor Nominee Faces GOP Opposition Over His Role In A Supreme Court Case

Carrie Johnson

Republicans claim Thomas Perez struck a quid pro quo deal with Minnesota that may have cost the federal treasury as much as $180 million. Perez says he acted ethically.

Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Thomas Perez.

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Obama Nominates Thomas Perez For Labor Secretary

Eyder Peralta

Perez would replace Hilda Solis and if confirmed, become President Obama's only Hispanic cabinet member. He is currently in charge of civil rights at the Justice Department.