Felzenberg, Alvin S.
Fixing the Appointment Process: What the Reform Commissions Saw. / Alvin S. Felzenberg. - Brookings Review, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 26. Global Issues, 1522-3221; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Fixing the Appointment Process: What the Reform Commissions Saw, Spring 2001; pp. 17-21.
"Little has been done to streamline a presidential appointment process almost universally regarded as broken. Vice President Richard Cheney, who spearheaded George W. Bush's transition effort, stated that the greatest obstacle that post-electoral events in Florida posed to a smooth and orderly transfer of power were delays in obtaining the necessary 'clearances.' Most observers of recent transitions heartily agree." (BROOKINGS REVIEW) This article examines the time-consuming appointment process of members of the executive branch, all of whom must undergo an array of background checks and various approvals.
1522-3221;
Nominations for office.
United States--Officials and employees--Selection and appointment.
United States--Politics and government.
AC1.S5
050
Fixing the Appointment Process: What the Reform Commissions Saw. / Alvin S. Felzenberg. - Brookings Review, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 26. Global Issues, 1522-3221; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Fixing the Appointment Process: What the Reform Commissions Saw, Spring 2001; pp. 17-21.
"Little has been done to streamline a presidential appointment process almost universally regarded as broken. Vice President Richard Cheney, who spearheaded George W. Bush's transition effort, stated that the greatest obstacle that post-electoral events in Florida posed to a smooth and orderly transfer of power were delays in obtaining the necessary 'clearances.' Most observers of recent transitions heartily agree." (BROOKINGS REVIEW) This article examines the time-consuming appointment process of members of the executive branch, all of whom must undergo an array of background checks and various approvals.
1522-3221;
Nominations for office.
United States--Officials and employees--Selection and appointment.
United States--Politics and government.
AC1.S5
050