Score one for the Democrats here. Sounds like a good idea, given the repeated history of Bushes abuses while in power.

I give thanks for these amazing Senators who are standing up against Bush. It's truly sad that our Senate must block our own president from ruining our country even more.

God please save us from Bush.

Marvelous job fellow Democrats. We must do all we can to keep those disingenuous republicans at bay.

Ha ha ha, good for them. Apparently the Senators have learned a thing or two about the weasel (Bush).

Thank you for helping keep watch on behalf of American Citizens. It's not some guy in a cave that's dismantling out Constitution, it's this bi-polar nut in office.

God Bless, and Happy Turkey week to you and yours and all Americans, and again, thanks for keeping watch.
We need to get rid of this Turkey that practices Secrecy at the expense of Freedom, and this is why I thought I would never vote Republican, but Ron Paul has a message and Plan for All Americans that uphold our Founders Constitution.

Why can the democrat majority be hones and up front. Truly a do nothing congress and senate.
Spend too much time trying to "find" things to frustrate the workings of goverment.

Example - Money for soldiers. It is working, give them what they need.

Thank you, Senator Dorgan! Keep President Bush from intentionally abusing power and appointing the most conservative, controversial, and unfit people to important positions in our government. Next step, elect a Democratic President who won't govern from an extreme fringe, but will actually bring people together.

Why couldn't CNN make the headline read: "Senate frustrated at failure on Iraq promises hurting government by going at busy Bush"? The Senate, more unpopular than the President, can't beat Bush on Iraq, so they're trying to beat him at home. Is this their best strategy for beating Bush or advancing their agenda? If so, they don't deserve the White House. They are sore and sure losers on Iraq and government business.

Thank you, both…Senator Webb and Senator Dorgan for keeping the citizens' cncerns at the forefront. Seems like no one in the administration pays attention towhat we think or want.

How pathetic. This Democratic Congress is not interested in the well being of America. These Democrats are not interested in the safety of our military in the middle of a war. This Democratic Party must be removed for the safety of America. There are several individuals, perhaps seven or eight, who were never voted for by the American people to hold the Democratic seats in Congress and make laws for the Americans. Yet these people call the shots for all Democrats to follow when making laws for America and decisions effecting everyone who lives in America. These people are the millionares of CA, the people such as Sorres, and the CEO of Progressive Insurance. These few people are running our country. The Democrats are jumping at every word and deed these people order them to do. There is however, an exception who will not bow to bail, Diane Finestein, she still is loyal to her constituancy, the people who voted her into office. She does not go the way of the rest of the Democrats. She should be commended for her stand against these thugs who hold the keys to Hillary Clinton, Obama, Biden, Reid, and Pelosi to name a few that have sold their souls to Sorres, etc.
LEAVE THIS IN CNN!

Right on Sonja! It's about time someone exposed these thugs yanking the Dems around. If only they will listen, but that's doubtful.

This was on Thanksgiving, a few day break.
I can't wait until the Christmas break, more days, more dirty politians being exposed.

The Dems are finally growing a small spine within their backbone by doing the right thing. The President should not be allowed to fill Government posts that typically require Senate confirmation without the consent and vote of the Senate. They are the checks and balances put into place to make sure the right people are being placed within our Government. Who's to say te President wouldn't put someone in office who is not working for the best interests of the country while Congress is out of session? The President's done it before, but NOT THIS TIME. Happy Thanksgiving Mr. President.

Democrats working hand in hand with the terrorists to fight Bush. If they had any sort of spine, they would be supporting the troops and Iraqi people and not just watching their own butts.

Sonya from SF CA

The seven or eight democrats who were never voted for to hold office,who are they?

Nice job, FINALLY! I hope the DEMS do more of this type of thing and keep our Nutcase in Charge from shredding the Constitution at every opportunity. I agree with another writer who is giving Ron Paul serious consideration. Our liberties are being chiseled away by this current crew of clueless Constitution trashing fools.

This is another example of why the people wanted the Democrats in control. For too long Mitch McConnell and company did whatever Bush wanted them to do. Bush looks at Congress to do his bidding and nothing more. He is the closest thing to a monarch we have had in over 200 years. Keep up the good work Senator Reid. The Dems need to stop being wussies and have some guts standing up to George. You see any Republican Senators out defending George on this? Have not seen any yet. They are worried about saving their own butts next year and that includes McConnell himself.

"the Senate held another brief but significant session on Friday as part of a continuing effort to prevent President Bush from making unconfirmed “recess” appointments.

Sen. Byron Dorgan of North Dakota took on the task of gaveling the Senate in and out of session; the formalities lasted approximately 28 seconds and no other senators were present."

That is probably the most work he has done all year, I feel really protected now.

Headline should read "Senate Democrats finally, listening to the MAJORITY of the American people, exercise their Constitutional authority to prevent the country's further slide into corporate fascism by blocking the President from appointing yet another unqualified crony". Way to go, Harry Reid! Nancy Pelosi could learn a thing or two from you. Now the next step is to impeach the profiteers and war criminals in the White House that are robbing this country blind! IMPEACH CHENEY FIRST! And for all of you that support the illegal occupation of Iraq, I have two words: "Enlist, chickenhawks!"

Anyone who claims the Dems are not doing the right thing is the epitome of southern conventional idiocy. You may not know it. But you are actually an idiot for calling the Democrats as "against the military." Stop being yanked around by Republican lies. This is all BS. The Dems are more supportive of the military than the Republicans have ever been. They are protectinc while in battle with more protection and improving the lives of veterans after they come back ambattled by war. This is not propaganda, this is actually happening. Look it up if you don't believe it. Republicans abuse our men in uniform. The Democrat are here to prevent that from happening. Why can't you seem to see that. Stop that partisan hackery and admit that the Dems have done good things for this country. This is what is tearing this country apart. We need to stop saying Republicans this and Dems that because it is not doing anything but harming us. Admit that both parties have done harm and good for this country. It is time we get over this crap. Ignore the Bush and his cronies. They are insignificant on the future of this country. We are better than this! Let us please unite as one country, the way our fouding fathers intended!!!

Democrats working hand in hand with the terrorists to fight Bush. If they had any sort of spine, they would be supporting the troops and Iraqi people and not just watching their own butts.
Posted By Bill , NJ : November 23, 2007 5:55 pm

See Bill. Typical neocon who assumes that if you don't bow to the tyrant Bush and his war for oil, the you cannot possibly support the troops.
I'll tell you what there Bill. I have a cousin, dead, 2 years ago in Afghanistan. Don't give me your loose lip crap about not supporting the troops. Folks like you, who refuse to see any other option other than that of your Master in the White House and his crony's, are exactly why this Country is polarized. Don't you ever doubt my patriotism because I refuse to bow down to a fascist dictator or his cronies.

Some of you seriously need to open your eyes and not be so blinded by propaganda.

And this is what the Founding Fathers had in mind ? Obstructionism, not getting the judges to the floor for a simple up-or-down vote, politicians telling the masses what is and is not Constitutional cause John Q. is too stupid and/or lazy to read it themselves, and 28 second sessions ? The Constitution says they get a floor vote and that recess appointments are quite OK (ask Bill Clinton, he did it too … Ooooops!). You go Dems !!! Lowest Congressional ratings for your turn at the helm since they started keeping track !! Keep up the good work … LOL !!!!

Listen close to what the democrate are saying,watch their actions, study their votes and you will discover not a Democrat party but a socialist party.

And if the democrats would simply do their job in the first place and vote on the nominees instead of parlimentary shenanigans, they wouldn't have to do these theatrics.

You people need to read history. Resess appointments are a power specificly enshrined in the constitution and has been used by most presidents, including Bill Clinton. Bush is not the first to use it and certainly won't be the last.

The senate needs to get on with the business assigned to it in the constitution, not only judges, but passing appropriations bills. Too bad congress can't be taken to court for failure to obey the law of the land!

Good for the democrats, it is time that we stop the appointment of unqualified people to represent this country here and around the world.
This administration is bad enough without appointing more incompetence.

Congratulations to the Senators taking turns holding the Senate in session. It is such a neat way to stop Bush from doing what republicans threatened Clinton from ever doing again without their permission. Republicans threatened if Clinton ever made a recess appointment without their okay they would block every judicial nominee he put forth for the rest of his term. So why do republicans not mind their own party playing dirty with threats against a President but can't stand the Democrats holding legitimate sessions no matter what the reason? It's not as if the Republicans have been working for the American people anyway since they lost power. They seem to have found the filibuster which they decried democrats using with threats of "the nuclear option". Remember??

This week I am giving thanks to those Democratic Senators keeping the Senate in session in order to negate Bush's ability to cram arch-conservatives down our throats with more infamous recess appointments. I likewise give thanks for anything legally done to remove power and influence from the most nefarious, hypocritical, and mendacious President to ever inflict himself and his Administration on our Republic. I fully support impeachment of both George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. Our nation and our Constitution have not faced a threat this serious since the Civil War. And sadly that is no exaggeration.

The actions of the Democrats are ridiculous - a sophomoric attempt to play politics more reminscent of childrens' games than statesmanship.

The appointments are temporary and have been part of the American system for generations. It's a President's opportunity to place important but minor adminstrators in place without the usual runaround. As I remember, no one pulled stunts like this when President Clinton made recess apointments - it was just a matter of course.

It's all part of the Democrats' "Culture of Contention" - no wonder the Congress has the lowest approval ratings in history.

Go Democrats go. Make sure Bush's appointee just don't get a free ride into the White House.

Thanks Democrats for growing some. We do appreciate some balance of power for a change and your efforts to finally provide it. Recess apointments are a travesty!

Speaking as a lifelong Republican voter, I am proud of the Senate Democrats for taking action to stand up to the commander guy. Bush is the worst president in the history of our nation, and his war of terror in Iraq is ruining US.

Well, it looks like more of the same old stuff here. CNN is still censoring comments!

Actually, these were probably the most productive two days of this senate session. No villifying speeches by that idiot Harvey Reid and he didn't have to kiss Hillary's rump one time!

They are traitors!

Someone needs to stop this fascist President of ours. As a veteran I find it amazing that I can have such an incompetent Commander in Chief.

I miss Bill…

I don't know about Bush, but the Senate's incompitence and lack of accomplishments are sure frustrating the heck out of me..!!

So why are they getting the no name grunt Senators no one ever heard about to do this? Where is Senator Clinton? Where is Senator Obama? Why aren't they standing with their party in defying the administration by holding 30 second sessions in which they are the only member present? Could it be because they see this for what it is-a poorly conceived political game aimed at making the administration as impotent and useless as the Congress has been since the change of power?

Step back and look at this from a non-partisan point of view. All of you democrats who are supporting this, the dems have now set a precedent. Whenver there is a Democratic President who nominates someone at a time when the Republicans controll congress, they will blindly oppose him/her (such as how the dems are doing now) the Republicans will now do the same thing. Of course the argument is that the President should nominate someone that is supported by both parties but I truely believe that the democrats in this case don't care about the nominee they hate the president so much they would oppose Ted Kennedy himself if President Bush nominated him for a position.

Politics aside, this seems like awfully shameless way to bypass the intent of the founding fathers. They gave those powers to the President for a reason. Such a ridiculous mockery of a "session" of the Senate surely violates that intent.

The Congressional and Senate Bush-butt kissers are the ones responsible for the legislative branch being so slow to get anything done. Frankly, those low approval ratings others here speak about are OWNED by Republicans…just like the incredible shrinking president OWNS his gutter numbers.

Finally, FINALLY, the Democratic majority, small as it is, figures out a way to keep Dubya from sneaking around and getting his own way with his arrogant recess appointments.

Now if they could only figure out how to keep him from excusung himself and the executive branch from abiding by laws the laws the legislators write and pass with all those signing statements the Shrub scribbles in the margins.

If Sonja (or someone else) changed a few names, I would have believed this was a rant about the Grim Ol' Party who has done its level best to destroy the county at home and abroad.

Unelected Karl Rove calls most of the shots for the GOP and when you talk on pandering, the Evangelical Christians pop into the picture … talk about a group that wants their way, for everyone, and now.

Take another sip of fool-aide, turn on Faux news and we'll call you when the elections are over.

Theres nothing Pesident bush can get done at this point that the incoming president can't un-do is there ? isn't that why we call him a lame duck ? for all the haters here ,it's the end of the road for President Bush. Your never going to get the impeachment you so desperatly want to vindicate President Clinton. MOVE ON brothers ! look foward ,make a difference in our future, stop dwelling in the past learn from it. History repeats itself over and over. End this era of old school politics,, keep the Bush/Clinton hold on our country from happening again

As a Republican, I say good….but then like anything else I ask why don't they change the law to state that a president can NEVER make unconfirmed recess appointments….wait….because they don't want to do that in case they ever get in power again….more games from the Dems….good job

It is so sad to still see delusional people here defending a president that has never believed our constitution applies to him. I support any action the dems take against him. And for the record, those lacking support for the military right now are the republicans since they defeated a funding bill. Bush is like a spoiled little brat-if he can't have what he wants he has a tantrum.

thats the way to do it Byron, Bush is just trying to sneak these guys in under your nose and that is no way to carry out government.

This game is additional proof of how ineffective Congress will be as long as the focus is partisan posturing instead of working together to solve the nation's problems. However, maybe the Republicans could stop this charade so we are all spared the dribble about how this pretense shows that the Democrats are vigilent in protecting the nation from the constitutonal process of presidential appointments. Have a few Republican senators show up at the scheduled start time for one of these phoney sessions. If the session were then called to order by the sole Democrat senator present, wouldn't the super majority of Republican senators present have the power to confirm any appointments they wanted? My guess is that the session would not be called to order, and any pending recess appontments could become effective.

"Senate holds another quickie session to frustrate Bush"

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Seems the Congressional Democrats have taken a page out of Clinton's book. They both seem very good at "quickies".

Another indication of why we need a third party in America. These sleazy democrats would rather burn our tax money on stupid pet tricks like this instead of just doing their job and voting up or down on legitimate confirmations. What fools they make us look like. Had enough? Dump all of them and lets start over.

to all that say we have a do nothing senate and congress they need 60% votes to pass a bill to many republicans blocking good legislation for country. we had a do it to you senate and congress and have got do it to are country g.w. bush!

The Dem Obstructionist Congress ('DOC') has the lowest Congressional approval ratings in history. This Senate mini-session move is an example of the myriad of reasons. The 'DOC' repeatedly introduced 'Iraqi Freedom Action Surrender' bills they know will be vetoed, then use this recent tactic to block any political progress in the US. Jack "ABSCAM" Murtha accused US soldiers of killing Iraqi civilians in cold-blood, without offering any proof, only to later be proven 100% wrong. These are Socialist policies, which aid our enemies. Any U.S. citizen who considers voting again to re-elect these traitors is ill-informed and ignorant.

Some of you people sound like you literally have your heads wedged up Rush Limbaugh's butt! Pull it out and listen to reason!!!! GO DEMOCRATS!!!

If we had a President that actually performed the duties of his office in accordance with the Constitution and obtained the advise and consent of the Senate on appointments this would not be needed.

The manner in which Bush has used recess appointments is a slap in the face of the American people, its time the Senate slapped back.

To Rex in Toledo,

What ARE the other options? I lost loved ones in more than one war and have nephews in Iraq now. They CHOSE to enlist AFTER the war in Iraq started. They know the risk. This is a war against radical Islamists who hate us. If you really think this is war is about oil, stop using it. War is war. Stop fighting and be enslaved. Read the history books.

What some of you are failing to realize is the Senate and House are made up of republicans and democrats, so when you say the democrat controlled congress is not accomplishing anything that includes your republican representatives as well. Bush has had more recess appointments than all other presidents combined in order to get his incompentent cronies in very important positions. You republicans need to wake up and see the harm Bush has done to this country.

If ever a president needed to be impeached it is Bush because his lies have caused close to 4,000 lives to be lost and thousands more injured. Clinton's lie only involved him and his wife.

Ohhhhh, My! Sonja, how pathetically deluded and really ignorant you have revealed yourself to be! Get with the program, hon, and do a little self education before you make such an unholy fool of yourself again.

i'm really suprised the the weasle admin. can't sneak around this one. maybe cheney and rove lost the "right stuff"

To the above entity that said that Bush made "more recess appointments than all the other Presidents combined". How about a simple "liar liar pants on fire" ! While GB2 is up to about 175′ish, here's the stats:

According to the Senate historian's office, Bush has made 165 recess appointments, putting him fourth in recent history behind Ronald Reagan with 243, Harry Truman with 195 and Dwight Eisenhower with 193. Bush's predecessor Bill Clinton made 140 recess appointments.Reagan and Eisenhower were Republicans, Truman and Clinton Democrats.

Struggling with the facts my liberal friend !!

Sonja said 11/23/07 @ 3:33. "Yet these people [Democrats] call the shots for all Democrats to follow when making laws for Aamerican and deecisions [affecting] everyone who lives in America."

If you could see past your nose, dear, it was the Bush/Republican administration that created (in the name of the American people) the catastrophies we now have in this country and in the Middle East.

If you really want to know what's going on in this government, find something to listen to and read rather than the mainstream media.

The independent media have these corporate media beat all over the place and the American people and teh corporate media know it. But the corporate media, like you, just can't give up their loyalities.

You see, propaganda is their bread and butter.

You don't have to be a blind conservative not to see it, just an ignorant one to deny it.

It's to bad the Democratic have to resort to such tactic's to combat the weasel but it is this adiministration who has not played by the rules. This administration is making the Nixon look like a saint. It is time for the American people to stand up and write their representatives and start impeachment proceeding for this corrupt administration.

The reason the majority of Americans are upset with Congress is their inability to overide the Republicans support of Bush on issues they were elected to change. They have continually tried to change direction but are thwarted by the minority of Republicans who support the position of King George.

Only 423 days left, I hope democracy will return soon. I am looking to a return to WE THE PEOPLE in our government.

Politics aside, this seems like awfully shameless way to bypass the intent of the founding fathers. They gave those powers to the President for a reason. Such a ridiculous mockery of a "session" of the Senate surely violates that intent.
Posted By John, Kuala Lumpur : November 24, 2007 3:38 am

And the founding fathers gave the senate the power to confirm seats Bush though time and time again used the recess appointment to bypass that so don't try and lay the blame entirely at the feet of the democrats.
I support them in this, true the president needs the power but it should used only to fill a spot in an emergency and not as he was doing which was because some of his choices got blocked up some.

How times has it to be proven deregulation and privatization makes all conservatives nothing less than White Collar Criminals Stealing billions perhaps trillions of dollars from the nation whereas ordinary criminals are probably responsible for stealing millions
Nationalize all their ill-gotten assets starting with Big Oil, Pharmaceutical Companies who have been stealing R&D from our Universities anyway, Insurance Companies, G.E., Monsanto etc.
Then go after their Judges and federal bureaucrat implants. Tax or nationalize the assets of churches that are preaching or are affiliated politically.

Frances,

Bush didn't lie; he acted on the same info that congress did when they voted to go to war. That action prevented thousands of more lives being destroyed by Saddam and terrorists. On the other hand Clinton lied and his actions (infidelity) had the effect of telling generations of young people that such behavior is ok. Stop believing the liberal press. Bush is for democracy and freedom; The liberal Democrats are for Socialism. Move to France if you like Big Brother taking "care" of you at the expense of others.

GO DEMOCRATS GO DEMCORATS, GO DEMOCRATS
YEA YEA YEA

SEND BUSH TO TEXAS

What you Bush supporters don't get is he places idiots like him in high offices. I mean Harriet Miers for Supremem Court. It's like your going to have heart surgurey and the doctor was hand picked by a fellow dr who was a friend of his. His only experience is watching operations done on TV but he really feels he's ready to cut you open. Would you let him do it? That is who Bush appoints in these offices. I mean look at FEMA with Brownie and now Chertoff. They both no nothing about their jobs. And for those who still think Bush is great google 09/10/01 you will see Donald Rumsfailed announce the Pentagon misplaced 2.3 TRILLION dollars. Where's the money? Oh and look 9/11 What money?

"And the founding fathers gave the senate the power to confirm seats Bush though time and time again used the recess appointment to bypass that so don't try and lay the blame entirely at the feet of the democrats.
I support them in this, true the president needs the power but it should used only to fill a spot in an emergency and not as he was doing which was because some of his choices got blocked up some".

Posted By CD, Augusta Georgia : November 24, 2007 12:47 pm

CD, if it were as you say, then a half dozen other recent Presidents would be just as near, equally, or more-so guilty, and the past Senates would have engaged in such "Constitution-protecting" 28 second sessions.! The fact that the only thing different now from before is the one-person sessions indicates a far different apparatus at work here. Its called Obstructionism. The trouble is that the Dems on the Judiciary tieup too many choices in committee, so that they can get the simple up-or-down vote on the Floor. It is one more symptom of why the approval ratings of Congress are far lower than GB's. The Pelosi and Reid Congress !!! Don't change a thing, as I can't think of a quicker way to get Conservatives back in power.

Way to go Democrats, if Bush wants his appointments confirmed, bring them out in the light of day and let them be interviewed by the Senate.

If Bush's appointments are too bias to do an honest job, it's the Senate's job to keep them out of those positions.

How are my comments any less moderate than the posting before me attached below? I get this same message every posting - "Your comment is awaiting moderation. Due to the volume of comments we receive, not all comments will be posted."

Bush didn't lie; he acted on the same info that congress did when they voted to go to war. That action prevented thousands of more lives being destroyed by Saddam and terrorists. On the other hand Clinton lied and his actions (infidelity) had the effect of telling generations of young people that such behavior is ok. Stop believing the liberal press. Bush is for democracy and freedom; The liberal Democrats are for Socialism. Move to France if you like Big Brother taking "care" of you at the expense of others.
Posted By Gretta, FL : November 24, 2007 1:22 pm

They should be proud, that they have done nothing for the american middle class in 4 years. They fight the war they voted for and can't let go. They must do more for the the all american people, not just war activist. I am sick of all this BS that both parties talk about. Fire them all and start over from scratch.

Bush didn't lie; he acted on the same info that congress did when they voted to go to war. That action prevented thousands of more lives being destroyed by Saddam and terrorists…. Bush is for democracy and freedom; The liberal Democrats are for Socialism….

Posted By Gretta, FL : November 24, 2007 1:22 pm

The Bush administration lied to Congress - the National Intelligence Estimate of October 2002 was doctored to inflate the dangers allegedly posed by Saddam, to promote the evidence of discredited sources like "Curveball", and to remove many of the caveats where the intelligence community disagreed with the Cheney/Rumsfeld "Office of Special Plans". And Saddam didn't have anything to do with 9/11, a fact admitted to by Bush and Cheney whenever they are forced to answer a direct question (and one with which you appear to be unfamiliar - not surprising, if you've only been listening to Limbaugh and Fox News).

As for Bush being in favor of "democracy and freedom" - his unwavering support of undemocratic regimes like those of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan give the lie to that statement. Bush is like far too many of our previous administrations - of both Dem and GOP persuasions - in allying with non-democratic regimes for short term gain at the expense of long-term strategic principles. Our foreign policy performance over the past fifty years is littered with embarrassments like Somoza, Pinochet, Marcos, the Shah of Iran, and Rumsfeld's buddy Saddam.

And the "liberal = Democrats = socialism" mantra is getting a little old and tired even for dittoheads, don't you think?

Sen. Dorgan is a joke!

And the "liberal = Democrats = socialism" mantra is getting a little old and tired even for dittoheads, don't you think?

Michael Sheridan, Grand Rapids, MI

Nope, its being said because the dems are being overrun by liberals who want to have government regulate everything from, making sure people dont get to much money, because thats not fair to the poor, or taxing everything you do so gubment can provide everything for you. that sounds like liberal socialism which finds a huge home in the democrap party. sorry.

Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution, Powers and Duties of the President states "he may, on extraordinary occassions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and is case of disagreement between them, with respect to the time of adjournment, he may adjourn them until such time as he thinks proper".

I wouldn't be suprised if some time in the next year, Bush/Cheney would see fit to use the second half of this clause in the Constituition to adjourn Congress and not see a time when it is proper to reconvene it.

I cannot get past this man's hair. Flush the hair-piece buddy and let your dome shine! THEN, maybe I can listen to you without distraction…

Politics aside, this seems like awfully shameless way to bypass the intent of the founding fathers. They gave those powers to the President for a reason. Such a ridiculous mockery of a "session" of the Senate surely violates that intent.

Posted By John, Kuala Lumpur : November 24, 2007 3:38 am

In all reality I don't believe our founders could possibly have imagined the American people electing someone as utterly contemptuous of the Constitution, not to mention incompetent in every area of decision making.

ARE THESE DEMO'S AMERICAN?? SAD SAD SAD!!!

Recess appointments can be prevented by no recess. Great thinking by the Democrats to make sure all these appointment get Sanate appoval.

Thank goodness for procedural rules.

The last time Bush had a recess appointment he put in that MORON John Bolton in the UN, the magic christmas elf of war, psychosis and AIPAC.

Preventing recess appointments is not only good from the point of view of idealists who like oversight, or politically partisan Democrats. It's also good for pragmatic reasons that some of you commenters should think hard about. Recess appointments are another way of "fixing the facts around the policy" - because if you install a crony, they aren't going to speak up as much when the boss wants to implement a Really Bad Idea. Iraq is one of many examples, but read this comment again in 2020 and it will work just as well. Genuine scrutiny is good for everyone and the Senate is doing a commendable thing by preventing any president from doing an end run around the confirmation process.

Dorgan gives Favre like performance

Today Senator Byron Dorgan zipped thru Senate business in only 28 seconds.

Read the rest at:
http://markthemuse.blogspot.com/

Finally, our Senate did something smart. Its not hard to break Bush down little by little and I've been extremely dissapointed in the way Senate democrats have not stood up to him in the past. Keep it up!

Congress is not taking a vacation to frustrate Bush. Come on !!!

Congress is be responsible for the American people.

To quote The Simpsons…"HA HA."

Dear Republicans: It matters not what you say anymore. In fact I dont think I want to even give you the time of day with your absurd ideas and ignorant observations. You and your retarded Evangelicals have lost the Senate and the House. And pull up your panties for this one, you are losing the White House too. Combine that with the enormous amount of seats being added to the Democratic majority in the house and senate in the 08 election and you can get a clear picture of what Americans really think.

It is far past time for the senate to prevent the abuse of the recess appointments. When the law allowing the recess appointments was written, it could take 60 to 90 days to get a quarm back into D. C. if there is an emergency requiring an appointment vote. Today, if an emergency were to arise, the senate could be back in D. C. in 48 hours with little trouble. The recess appointment law should be repealed.

Bush has repeatedly abused this law, as he has ignored others he does not like.

I greatly appreciate the effort the Democrats are putting into preventing further abuse.