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14. I think Harry is making the case

Fri Feb 17, 2012, 09:36 PM

Feb 2012

for when the recess appointments happen, they were warned to do their jobs and neglected to do so. It's a classic case of CYA (cover your a**)

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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

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

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