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Senate committee rejects Gov. Green’s second Cabinet nominee

Chris Sadayasu, nominee for the state Department of Business, Economic, Development and Tourism, had a confirmation hearing by a senate committee at the state Capitol on Thursday.

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Chris Sadayasu, nominee for the state Department of Business, Economic, Development and Tourism, undergoes a confirmation hearing by a senate committee at the state Capitol on Thursday.
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Sen. Glenn Wakai (D, Kalihi-Salt Lake-Pearl Harbor), the Senate majority leader, questions Chad Sadayasu.
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Sen. Donna Mercado Kim,(D, Kalihi-Fort Shafter-Red Hill) grills Chad Sadayasu during the hearing.
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People sit outside as Chad Sadayasu’s hearing is televised.
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Committee chair Lynn DeCoite (D, Upcountry Maui-Molokai-Lanai) led the decision not to recommend Sadayasu’s confirmation.
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Chris Sadayasu was Gov. Josh Green’s second cabinet nominee to be rejected.
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Sen. Donna Mercado Kim (D, Kalihi-Fort Shafter-Red Hill) grills Chad Sadayasu during the hearing.
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Chris Sadayasu was Gov. Josh Green’s second cabinet nominee to be rejected.
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Chris Sadayasu, nominee for the state Department of Business, Economic, Development and Tourism, undergoes a confirmation hearing by a senate committee at the state Capitol on Thursday.

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