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Tx4obama

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12. Here's a LIST of the nominees that the GOP objected to today

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Fri Feb 17, 2012, 09:20 PM

Feb 2012

Prior to the adjournment of the Senate, Republicans objected to Senators Reid’s request to confirm the following nominations on the Executive Calendar:

List here: http://democrats.senate.gov/2012/02/17/senate-republicans-object-to-confirming-nominations-on-the-executive-calendar/

Note: Even though the word 'adjournment' is used in the text above, the Senate is NOT in an official 'recess'.
They will be having Pro-Forma Sessions every three days while on break. (So, there won't' be any recess appointments anytime soon)

Pro-forma schedule:
The Senate will meet on the following date and times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted:
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 12:00pm and
Friday, February 24, 2012 at 11:00am.
http://democrats.senate.gov/2012/02/17/schedule-for-monday-february-27-2012-and-pro-forma/

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Harry Reid Will Ask Obama To Recess Appoint All Nominees If GOP Delays Continue [View all] babylonsister Feb 2012 OP

Whats the point of doing it now, should have appointed them last year. bahrbearian Feb 2012 #1

Better late than never. bluerum Feb 2012 #2

is it in the best interest of the public for Reid's advice to be followed? YES. spooky3 Feb 2012 #3

Would be nice to do them all next week BumRushDaShow Feb 2012 #4

a question about the pro forma sessions steve2470 Feb 2012 #5

They were in pro forma during Christmas/New Year's breaks BumRushDaShow Feb 2012 #6

good point ! nt steve2470 Feb 2012 #7

It was the first time that was done since BumRushDaShow Feb 2012 #11

Hear hear! Redstate Bluegirl Feb 2012 #8

This is bull crap. Why is he threatening? How well do threats work? I think you only threat rhett o rick Feb 2012 #9

I think Harry is making the case justiceischeap Feb 2012 #14

Yes, I see your point. I just hope there is follow thru. nm rhett o rick Feb 2012 #16

Repubs are nothing more than vandals Kingofalldems Feb 2012 #10

Here's a LIST of the nominees that the GOP objected to today Tx4obama Feb 2012 #12

"They will be having Pro-Forma Sessions" BumRushDaShow Feb 2012 #13

"nearly 70 noncontroversial executive branch nominees" The Genealogist Feb 2012 #15

About freaking time, Harry! n/t Surya Gayatri Feb 2012 #17