President Names California Attorney to Head Maritime Agency

By a MetNews Staff Writer

President Obama has said he intends to nominate California attorney David T. Matsuda as administrator of the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration.

Obama on Monday announced his intention to nominate Matsuda—who has served as deputy and acting administrator since July—to lead the agency within the Department of Transportation that deals with waterborne transportation and maintains the National Defense Reserve Fleet as a ready source of ships for use during national emergencies.

Any nomination to the position is subject to confirmation by the U.S. Senate.....

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