Man Is One Name By Dr. William R. Tolbert, Jr

Ellen: 'I do not Need a Clearance from the Legislature' to Travel

Monrovia-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says she is not compelled to get clearance from the National Legislature before leaving the country.

Quoting amendments made on the Foreign Travel Statues under Executive Law in 1972, the president said she is only responsible to inform the Legislature when undertaking foreign travels.

Amendments of the Executive Law Statues of 1992, to the earlier 1956 Statues grants the Head of State only the responsibility to inform the National Legislature before making foreign trips and not seek their approval before travel.

Sirleaf Pledges Audit of Bryant's NTGL

Monrovia- Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Liberia has pledged that a financial audit of the outgoing transitional government, headed by Charles Gyude Bryant, will be conducted. The NTGL has been tainted by consistent corruption allegations during its two years in power.

More Appointments in Ellen’s Cabinet: Sulunteh - Transport; Ngafua, Budget Director; Woods - FDA

Monrovia- The President of Liberia, Mrs. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has submitted her second list of cabinet and other nominations to the Liberian Senate for confirmation.