The announcement by Labor Secretary Hilda Solis on Wednesday that she would be stepping down from her post surprised both members of her staff and labor activists in Washington who considered her a progressive ally. In an email to Labor Department employees, Solis said she came to her decision while spending time with her family over the holiday, ultimately deciding to return home to California for a next step that she didn’t elaborate on, although many people suspect she may run for office in southern California. "I enjoyed my first opportunity in years to reflect on the past and my future, with an open mind and an open heart," the Los Angeles native said. "After much discussion with family and close friends, I have decided to begin a new future, and return to the people and places I love and that have inspired and shaped my life." Read more http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/09/hilda-solis-resigns_n_2443095.html
