The Federal Eye: Confirmation Hearings


Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 02/17/2012

Harry Reid: Obama should issue recess appointments if Senate confirmation logjam persists
By Ed O'Keefe
Senate majority leader says he may tell Obama to issue recess appointments if a stalemate doesn’t break soon.

By Ed O'Keefe  |  04:46 PM ET, 02/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congress, Confirmation Hearings, Revolving Door

Posted at 10:35 AM ET, 02/01/2012

Obama’s recess appointments will create uncertainty, GOP critics say
By Ed O'Keefe
Several GOP witnesses slated to appear before Rep. Darrell Issa’s House committee today think so.

By Ed O'Keefe  |  10:35 AM ET, 02/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Eye Opener, Congress, Confirmation Hearings | Tags:  US House, recess appointments

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 06/09/2011

Suggested questions for Leon Panetta
By Ed O'Keefe
What would you ask President Obama’s nominee to serve as the new defense secretary?

By Ed O'Keefe  |  06:00 AM ET, 06/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Eye Opener, Confirmation Hearings, Military

Posted at 09:38 AM ET, 06/08/2011

GAO report examines alleged assaults at VA facilities
By Steve Vogel
The Government Accountability Office reported Wednesday that there have been nearly 300 alleged cases of sexual assaults at Veterans Administration facilities over a three-year period.

By Steve Vogel  |  09:38 AM ET, 06/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Confirmation Hearings, Congress, Military, Military

Posted at 05:20 PM ET, 03/30/2011

Bill would trim list of Senate-confirmed jobs
By Ed O'Keefe
Hundreds of assistant secretaries would no longer have to endure confirmation hearings.

By Ed O'Keefe  |  05:20 PM ET, 03/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Confirmation Hearings, Congress