Congresswoman Hilda Solis’ confirmation delayed

I have to say that when I heard Congresswoman Hilda Solis had been nominated by President Obama for Secretary of Labor, I had a mixed reaction. I was super excited for such an amazing Latina woman to be given such an opportunity, but I was sad to see such a powerful reproductive rights advocate leave Congress.
Now Republicans are trying to delay her nomination. From TPMDC:

Technically, Solis’ nomination isn’t being “held” — that occurs when a nominee has won committee approval and a senator tries to delay a full vote. Solis has not received a vote yet in the Senate labor committee, chaired by Ted Kennedy (D-MA), but GOPers are slowing down her confirmation over the so-called “card check” bill, a major priority of the labor movement that would allow workers to organize more easily.

She would be an amazing Secretary of Labor and I hope these tactics don’t prevent her from taking the position.