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House to consider eliminating Senate confirmation for presidential appointees
The House of Representatives is set to consider legislation Tuesday that would exempt certain presidential appointees from having to be confirmed by the Senate.
But a number of conservative groups are arguing that the “Presidential Efficiency and Streamlining Act” amounts to Congress neutering itself and giving the executive branch unprecedented power.
Presidential appointees that would no longer require Senate confirmation under the legislation include the treasurer of the United States and the deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
“The United States Constitution does not bestow kingly powers on the President to appoint the senior officers of the government with no process,” wrote Thomas McClusky, the senior vice president for the Family Research Council’s legislative arm, in a Monday memo to lawmakers.
Sources told The Daily Caller that there is concern in the ranks among conservatives opposed to the legislation that House leaders will bring the legislation up for a voice vote to avoid putting members on the record.
“I can tell you that there will be members who want this vote on the record,” an aide to one conservative member told TheDC. “Whether or not they’ll get the chance is still in question.”
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s office didn’t comment on questions Tuesday from TheDC about the bill.
MaryfromMarin
August 1st, 2012
NO!
Gracie
August 1st, 2012
Okay, we all know the left wants a dictatorship with Obama at the helm – boy will this ever backfire when a leftist socialist isn’t running the show anymore, huh?
They won’t be able to bitch about one single thing they have done.
Be careful what you wish for, loons.
Robert Fine
August 1st, 2012
This is a GIANT news story. This asshole John Boehner is selling out the country and his party, wholesale:
http://thefinereport.com/2012/07/more-evidence-boehner-is-being-extorted-or-paid-off-boehner-giving-obama-yet-more-unprescedented-presidenital-power/
scr_north
August 1st, 2012
The confirmation process should remain intact however the process itself has become political theatre rather then an exploration of a nominees thoughts, ideology or intent. The senators, congressman and nominees all look for the sound bite that makes it to the evening news and the media themsleves are less interested in the actual testimony as they are in ginning up any controversy they can start.
Don’t lose the process because it can stop at least some of the worst from gaining power (although it can stop some of the best and besmirch the reputations of others such as Clarence Thomas) but consider making changes to make it work for the country rather than the media and the political ambitions of some of the politicians.
theJadedBarrel
August 1st, 2012
The race continuous, to see which party gets their
“Benevolent” Dictator, in first!
ThisObamaNation
August 1st, 2012
Rush Limbaugh to Ancestry.com: Find Obama’s College Transcripts and Birth Certificate
http://obamareleaseyourrecords.blogspot.com/2012/07/rush-limbaugh-to-ancestrycom-find.html
ThisObamaNation
August 1st, 2012
Heads Up America!
DHS Plans A Massive Assault On Your 4th Amendment Rights.
Soon There Will Thousands Of “Eyes In The Sky” (Drones), Spying On You And Yours.
DHS Will Be Conducting Routine Warrantless Searches In Violation Of Your 4th Amendment Rights.
Stand Up For Your Rights!
Stop Big Sista’s Encroachment On Your Right To Privacy!
Learn More About The Preserving American Privacy Act That Is Now Being Introduced To Congress.
http://www.humanevents.com/2012/07/31/rep-ted-poe-the-drones-are-coming/
Mark Zist
August 1st, 2012
So now ANYBODY can be in charge of the money? Thats crazy.
Death_By_Farts
August 1st, 2012
While I nearly cried with joy the day Nancy Pelosi was ousted as Speaker, I have to admit that Boehner has not lived up to my expectations.
He needs to be replaced come November with a new, conservative, fresh face as the Speaker.
Same goes for MConnell in the Senate unless he shows some balls as well.