Two members of the Lemanu Talauega cabinet have now been confirmed by both the House and Senate: Budget Director Catherine Saelua, and Treasurer Malemo Tausaga.
The House approved Saelua by a vote of 16-2 and Malemo by a vote of 17-1.
The Senate vote for the two nominees were 18-0 for Saelua and 17-1 for Malemo. Confirmation votes are by secret ballot,
The House also approved by a unanimous 18-0 vote Fainu’ulelei Alailima Utu as Attorney General.
The Senate confirmed by a vote of 12-6 the nomination of Lynn Pulou as Director of Human Resources.