Presidential Appointments, the Senate's Confirmation Process, and Proposals for Change, 112th Congress

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Government Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Congress. Senate.

United States.

Executive-legislative relations.

Nominations for office.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Describes Presidential nomination and Senate confirmation processes through which top Government positions are populated. Provides brief background on advice and consent issues, overview of appointment process in executive and legislative branches, and brief discussion of recent concerns about appointment and confirmation process. Analyzes proposals in the 112th Congress to change the appointment process

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Government Division. Presidential Appointments, the Senate's Confirmation Process, and Proposals for Change, 112th Congress

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-GVF-0453

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