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recess appointment stories: 3 news summaries

Senators Fly Solo, Foiling Bush Move

Seconds-long sessions continue, preventing recess appointments

Jan 1, 08 2:05 PM CST
(Newser) - A contentious Justice Department nomination lies behind Harry Reid's plan to keep the Senate in session over the holidays, if only for seconds at a time. Dems offered to give the White House a pass on a slew of other recess appointments in exchange for putting controversial terrorism expert Steven... More »

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Congress • Department of Justice • Democrats • recess appointment • Harry Reid • Steven Bradbury • senator

The Hill Has Recess, But It's No Fun

Seconds-long Senate sessions stave off controversial appointments

Dec 26, 07 2:16 PM CST
(Newser) - Democrats in Congress are keeping a watchful eye on President Bush and preventing him from making any appointments during the monthlong holiday recess. The strategy requires the Senate to be in session every couple of days—even if only for a few seconds. On Friday, the Politico reports, the Senate... More »

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Congress • Democrats • recess appointment • Harry Reid • James Webb • Federal Election Commission • Hans von Spakovsky • senator • George W. Bush

Swift Boater Gets Recess Appointment

Bush slips three controversial conservatives past Senate

Apr 5, 07 7:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - President Bush doled out three major recess appointments yesterday to  conservatives Democrats found distasteful. Ambassador to Belgium went to Sam Fox, a top-tier donor to Republican causes including Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, the 527 that sank John Kerry’s shot at the White House. More »

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Bush administration • Belgium • Democrats • Republican • politics • John Kerry • recess appointment • Sam Fox • Swift Boat • OMB • Social Security • George W. Bush • Swift Boat Veterans for Truth • William Kristol

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