Appointments confirmed for GovGuam

Lawmakers voted to <a href="http://ftpcontent.worldnow.com/kuam/custom/news/2011.02.23_PR_Session%20Update.pdf">confirm a number of appointments</a> to various boards and commissions, including: George Chiu, David John, Arlene Bordallo, EJ Calvo, Ramona Jones, and David Sablan to name a few.

February 23, 2011Updated: February 23, 2011
KUAM NewsBy KUAM News

by Sabrina Salas Matanane

Guam - Lawmakers voted to confirm a number of appointments to various boards and commissions, including: George Chiu, David John, Arlene Bordallo, EJ Calvo, Ramona Jones, and David Sablan to name a few. They also confirmed Mariquita Taitague as the director of the Department of Agriculture.

Senators also passed resolution 30 which adds a fifth pillar to the department of defense and navy's four pillars regarding the military buildup. The resolution calls for dod to develop a plan to address the needs of the people of guam.

Lawmakers meanwhile passed several bills including Bill 37 which provides funding to GAIN. And passed bill 47 which establishes a senior citizens day at the Guam Legislature.

They recessed and will return at 2 tomorrow afternoon to continue voting.