The U.S. Senate confirmed SanAntonio Mayor Julian Castro as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Wednesday.

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“NAFCU congratulates Mayor Castro on his confirmation,” NAFCU President/CEO Dan Berger said. “We look forward toworking with Mr. Castro and HUD in continued efforts to advancecredit unions' concerns about housing finance and impacts on theirmembers and communities.”

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Castro, 39, was confirmed by a 71-26 vote. He was nominated byPresident Obama in May to take over for Shaun Donovan, Obama'schoice to head the Office of Management and Budget.

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Castro's brother, Joaquin, is a Texas congressman.

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