Aug 19 2010
President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts
Four Appointees Have Waited an Average of 303 Days for Senate Confirmation WASHINGTON – President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint four nominees to fill key administration posts that have been left vacant for an extended period of time. “At a time when our nation faces so many pressing challenges, I urge members of the Senate to stop playing politics with our highly qualified nominees, and fulfill their responsibilities of advice and consent,” President Obama said. “Until they do, I reserve the right to act within my authority to do what is best for the American people.” The President announced his intent to recess appoint the following nominees: Maria del Carmen Aponte, Nominee for Chief of Mission, Republic of El Salvador Maria del Carmen Aponte is currently an attorney and independent consultant with Aponte Consulting and serves on the Board of Directors of Oriental Financial Group.
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President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts