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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAre there significant limits on what an acting Cabinet Secretary can do
compared with a permanent position, confirmed by the Senate?
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Are there significant limits on what an acting Cabinet Secretary can do (Original Post)
My Pet Orangutan
Nov 2020
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I think I saw that yes there is. But if mcturtle thinks he's not going to confirm anyone but
Thekaspervote
Nov 2020
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Thekaspervote
(35,816 posts)1. I think I saw that yes there is. But if mcturtle thinks he's not going to confirm anyone but
Pukes to Bidens cabinet, they will have to find a work around. We cant allow one man to hold up the entire country any longer
Fiendish Thingy
(22,454 posts)2. Time limits- they can only serve for 6 mos. IIRC. Nt
My Pet Orangutan
(12,595 posts)3. Got it. Thank you.
Statistical
(19,264 posts)4. and even that wasn't even enforced.
More than one of Trump's acting appointments remained unconfirmed for more than 8 months.
