Presidential Appointment Process

George Mason University professor and author James Pfiffner talked about the presidential appointment process and how it can be improved. The… read more

George Mason University professor and author James Pfiffner talked about the presidential appointment process and how it can be improved. The president’s political appointees often face delays in getting approved by Congress. Senate rules allow lawmakers to anonymously delay a vote on a nominee for 30 days.

Mr. Pfiffner is a public policy professor at George Mason University, and has written several books on the presidency. close

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Program ID:
309270-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Arlington, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Nov 23, 2012 | 9:03pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Dec 21, 2012 | 11:43am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Nov 23, 2012 | 4:25pm EST | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Nov 23, 2012 | 9:03pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Nov 24, 2012 | 1:16am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Nov 28, 2012 | 4:47am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 30, 2012 | 4:03pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 17, 2012 | 5:31pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 19, 2012 | 9:11am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 21, 2012 | 11:43am EST | C-SPAN 3
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