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Jan 04, 2006 19:31

Today was a busy, busy day - I went straight from work to three doctor's appointments in a row, and I'm just now catching up with what was apparently a very full news cycle ( Read more... )

dc, wva mine disaster, headlines, israel

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txvoodoo January 5 2006, 02:41:05 UTC
Here's a little perspective: In 1999, Clinton was being raked over the coals for a recess appointment. Of an ambassador. To Luxembourg.

Let's not forget, Bolton was recess-appointed to the UN.

How Often Have Recent Presidents Made Recess Appointments?

During his two terms in office, President Ronald W. Reagan made 240 recess
appointments, of which 116 were to full-time positions. President George H. W. Bush made 77 recess appointments during his term of office; 18 were to full-time positions. President William J. Clinton made 140 recess appointments during his eight years in office, 95 to full-time positions. During his first term in office, President George W. Bush made 110 recess appointments, of which 66 were to full-time positions.

From Recess Appointments: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF file)

So Bush Jr. is up to at least 127, in the beginning of year 6. But he didn't appoint an ambassadors!

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txvoodoo January 5 2006, 02:42:35 UTC

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