Trump taps Army veteran Mark Esper as defense secretary pick
President Trump names Mark Esper, an Army veteran and Raytheon lobbyist, to lead the Defense Department after acting secretary Shanahan withdraws. Esper, previously Army secretary, has a long Capitol Hill career and security policy credentials including work for Sen Bill Frist and Rep. Adam Hagel guidance, with past Gulf War service and a Bronze Star. CREW warns about lobbying ties while Senate scrutiny looms.
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ILO adopts first convention to curb workplace violence
In Geneva the International Labour Organization approved the Convention on Violence and Harassment by a 439 to 7 vote with 30 abstentions. The landmark ILO centennial act unites 187 member states with business and labor groups and aims to ensure a workplace free from violence and harassment, with ratification to follow by member states.
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