Filling Advice and Consent Positions at the Outset of a New Administration
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In its 2004 report, the 9/11 Commission identified what it perceived were shortcomings in the appointment process during presidential transitions. This report examines the advice and consent appointment process during such transitional periods, including the selection and vetting of PAS positions, temporary staffing and differences in the length of the appointment process for cabinet members compared to sub-cabinet members.
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In its 2004 report, the 9/11 Commission identified what it perceived were shortcomings in the appointment process during presidential transitions. This report examines the advice and consent appointment process during such transitional periods, including the selection and vetting of PAS positions, temporary staffing and differences in the length of the appointment process for cabinet members compared to sub-cabinet members.
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Hogue, Henry B.; Bearden, Maureen & Palmer, Betsy.Filling Advice and Consent Positions at the Outset of a New Administration,
report,
December 18, 2008;
Washington D.C..
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463507/:
accessed April 18, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;
crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.