Senate Recess

Senate Gets Something Done

AP | LARRY MARGASAK | Posted 04.10.2012

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WASHINGTON — For a brief moment in a season of partisan rancor, the Democratic leader of the Senate and his Republican counterpart hit the pause...

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The Senate's Holiday

Christopher Brauchli | Posted 03.14.2012

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Christopher Brauchli

The Republicans' newest way of countering criticism that Congress spends more time on recess than it does working occurred when it went home for the Christmas holidays.

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Supporting Obama: The Constitutional Case for Recess Appointments

Victor Williams | Posted 01.03.2012

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Victor Williams

As high level federal vacancies continue to damage our government and economy, Barack Obama considers how best to push back against Senate confirmati...

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The Congressional Playground

Christopher Brauchli | Posted 11.30.2011

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Christopher Brauchli

The dreadful thing about the legislative log jams that have confronted both Houses because of the intransigence of their members is that it has cut into the members' recess time.

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Michael McAuliff

Dems Duck Recess Fight With GOP As Elizabeth Warren Dangles

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 08.30.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Republicans in Congress have called out the Democrats for a fight over recess -- but there are few signs the Democrats are going to show...

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Top Republican: Harry Reid May 'Disrespect' Christmas

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing | Posted 05.25.2011

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A top Republican has accused Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of potentially 'disrespecting' Christmas. Reid threatened to get tough with his power ...

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Senate's Summer Recess In Peril: Capitol Hill Gridlock May Require Curtailing August Break

Posted 05.25.2011

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Every August Senators take a break from their legislative duties for a month-long summer recess. But Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said Thursday the lengt...

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Examining the "Recess of the Senate''

Bill Lucey | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bill Lucey

The recess appointment power is not unprecedented, and it's hardly rare. George W. Bush made 171 recess appointments, while Clinton made 139 appointments.

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The Case for Recess Appointing Bernanke

Victor Williams | Posted 05.25.2011

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Barack Obama should announce plans to circumvent Senate obstruction and recess appoint Ben Bernanke as Fed Chair while the Senate debates whether to hold a timely confirmation vote.

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Reid Cancels Recess To Get Health Care Done

The Hill | Alexander Bolton | Posted 05.25.2011

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has cancelled the Senate's Columbus Day recess so that lawmakers can focus on passing healthcare reform leg...

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