Sam Sayyad is the husband of representative Hilda Solis, President Barack Obama's choice to head the Labor Department. The Obama administration released a statement confirming that Sayyad just settled a $6,400 tax lien that had been outstanding for 16 years. The lien was brought to the attention of Sayyad and Solis by USAToday.USATODAY.com: Husband of Rep. Solis, Labor nominee, settles tax liens (February 5, 2009)
Hilda Solis
- Spouse: Sam Sayyad
- Represents California's 32nd Congressional District
- Elected in 2000
- Barack Obama's choice to head the Labor Department