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The Politics of Presidential Appointments

Author : David E. Lewis
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400837685
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Politics of Presidential Appointments written by David E. Lewis and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2010-12-16 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many questioned whether the large number of political appointees in the Federal Emergency Management Agency contributed to the agency's poor handling of the catastrophe, ultimately costing hundreds of lives and causing immeasurable pain and suffering. The Politics of Presidential Appointments examines in depth how and why presidents use political appointees and how their choices impact government performance--for better or worse. One way presidents can influence the permanent bureaucracy is by filling key posts with people who are sympathetic to their policy goals. But if the president's appointees lack competence and an agency fails in its mission--as with Katrina--the president is accused of employing his friends and allies to the detriment of the public. Through case studies and cutting-edge analysis, David Lewis takes a fascinating look at presidential appointments dating back to the 1960s to learn which jobs went to appointees, which agencies were more likely to have appointees, how the use of appointees varied by administration, and how it affected agency performance. He argues that presidents politicize even when it hurts performance--and often with support from Congress--because they need agencies to be responsive to presidential direction. He shows how agency missions and personnel--and whether they line up with the president's vision--determine which agencies presidents target with appointees, and he sheds new light on the important role patronage plays in appointment decisions.

Innocent Until Nominated

Author : G. Calvin MacKenzie
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0815716664
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (157 download)

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Download or read book Innocent Until Nominated written by G. Calvin MacKenzie and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to outspoken presidential scholar Cal Mackenzie, the presidential appointments process is a national disgrace. It encourages bullies and emboldens demagogues, silences the voices of responsibility, and nourishes the lowest forms of partisan combat. It uses innocent citizens as pawns in the petty games of politicians and stains the reputations of good people. It routinely violates fundamental democratic principles, undermines the quality and consistency of public management, and breaches simple decency. In short, at a time when the quality of political leadership in government matters more than ever, the procedures for ensuring that quality are less reliable than ever. How did we get into this distressing condition? What is wrong with the current appointments process? And, most important, what can we do to fix it? Innocent Until Nominated brings together ten of the country¡¯s leading scholars of government and politics to explore recent changes in the presidential appointments process and their effects on the ability of contemporary presidents to recruit and retain talented leaders. Each chapter provides a special focus on a range of topics including presidential transitions, the obstacle course of Senate confirmation, the morass of forms and questionnaires, and the exasperating, exhausting, and humiliating experiences of recent appointees. For scholars, students, and potential presidential recruits, the book offers a candid and revealing look at the failures of the appointments process... and how it has become a serious impediment to effective leadership of the executive branch. Contributors include Sarah A. Binder (Brookings Institution and George Washington University), E. J. Dionne Jr. (Brookings Institution and Washington Post), George C. Edwards III (Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University), Stephen Hess (Brookings Institution), Judith M. Labiner (Brookings Institution), Paul C. Light (Brookings Institution

United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions

Author : Us Congress
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (974 download)

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Download or read book United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions written by Us Congress and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Plum Book is published by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and House Committee on Oversight and Reform alternately after each Presidential election. The Plum Book is used to identify Presidential appointed and other positions within the Federal Government. The publication lists over 9,000 Federal civil service leadership and support positions in the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government that may be subject to noncompetitive appointment. The duties of many such positions may involve advocacy of Administration policies and programs and the incumbents usually have a close and confidential working relationship with the agency head or other key officials. The Plum Book was first published in 1952 during the Eisenhower administration. When President Eisenhower took office, the Republican Party requested a list of government positions that President Eisenhower could fill. The next edition of the Plum Book appeared in 1960 and has since been published every four years, just after the Presidential election.

Understanding Presidential Appointments

Author : Amanda Kolpin
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1538323303
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (383 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Presidential Appointments written by Amanda Kolpin and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do presidential appointees spark so much controversy? Which jobs can a president fill, and are there limits on the president's power? This important book examines presidential appointees, the confirmation process, the checks and balances that affect this system, and other key points on this vital topic. Historical examples provide crucial context for current events, including the most recent appointments to our government leadership and how they affect our country. Photographs capture key moments and fact boxes illuminate essential topics. This unique look at the U.S. political system is highly relevant and accessible, making this book a valuable addition to any library or classroom.

The Politics of Presidential Appointments

Author : G. Calvin Mackenzie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780029196700
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (967 download)

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Download or read book The Politics of Presidential Appointments written by G. Calvin Mackenzie and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Justices, Presidents, and Senators

Author : Henry Julian Abraham
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742558953
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (589 download)

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Download or read book Justices, Presidents, and Senators written by Henry Julian Abraham and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how United States presidents select justices for the Supreme Court, evaluates the performance of each justice, and examines the influence of politics on their selection.

Presidential Appointments to Full-time Positions

Author : Henry B. Hogue
Publisher : Nova Biomedical Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Presidential Appointments to Full-time Positions written by Henry B. Hogue and published by Nova Biomedical Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Constitution empowers the president to nominate and, with 'the advice and consent of the Senate', to appoint the principal officers of the Unites States. This process is marked by three distinct stages: nomination, confirmation, and appointment. After the President submits an individual's name for nomination to a specific position, the nominee must then appear before the Senate, which holds hearings to decide whether to confirm the president's choice. If the Senate votes to approve the nominee, the president then appoints that person to assume the job. In recent years, though, this process has become increasingly partisan as Senate hearings have pitted Republican against Democrat in ideological battles over a nominee's fitness for government service. One of the most notable examples of President George W Bush's tenure was the confirmation debate over Attorney General John Ashcroft. However, the president has to make appointments to fill other, less high-profile positions in agencies such as the Postal Rate Commission and the Surface Transportation Board. The process tends to be deliberate, making for several vacancies in certain agencies, along with incumbents serving beyond their terms. This book provides an overview of the presidential appointment process, as well as descriptions of each federal agency the president is tasked to staff. Also included are lists of some of President Bush's nominees and their current status. The importance of presidential appointments is clear, as the nominees have the opportunity to influence the nation's agenda and direction. The analysis presented here then becomes needed in understanding an important constitutional process and its impact on the nation today.

Innocent Until Nominated

Author : G. Calvin Mackenzie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780815754015
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book Innocent Until Nominated written by G. Calvin Mackenzie and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Today a newly elected American president faces a personnel challenge that has no equal in any other national government: replacing thousands of top management positions in the executive branch. In addition to Cabinet secretaries and senior subordinates, the president must undersecretaries, agency heads, regulatory commissioners, and ambassadors- positions that are critical to an administrators success. Yet the presidential appointments process is the red-tape hall of fame. In addition to a morass of lengthy forms and questionnaires, would-be public servants face invasive scrutiny and sometimes cruel and punishing publicity. Lacking civility and mutual respect, today's appointments process is a political minefield of hidden agendas and personal vendettas that frustrate new appointees, discourages citizens who would like to serve their country, and hinders a president's ability to govern. This book provides a candid assessment of the future of the appointments process."--Back cover.

Leadership in Jeopardy

Author : National Academy of Public Administration. Presidential Appointee Project
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Leadership in Jeopardy written by National Academy of Public Administration. Presidential Appointee Project and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Science and Technology for America's Progress

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309185858
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Science and Technology for America's Progress written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2008-11-05 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new Obama administration and the 110th Congress elected in November 2008 will face immediate challenges. Events will not permit a leisurely leadership transition. The prompt appointment of a Presidential science adviser and the nomination of top officials in the new administration with the knowledge and experience to address complex problems will be essential. The concerns of the nation regarding jobs and economic growth, health care, national security, energy, and the environment demand informed action. Each of these concerns-from national security, economic development, health care, and the environment, to education, energy, and natural resources-is touched in essential ways by the nation's science and technology enterprise. This is the fourth in a series of books from the National Academies on the presidential appointment process, each delivered during a presidential election year with the goal of providing recommendations to the President-elect about appointing his senior science and technology leadership and pursuing sustained improvements in the appointments process.

Your Past and the Press!

Author : Joseph Michael Green
Publisher : University Press of America
ISBN 13 : 9780761828020
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Your Past and the Press! written by Joseph Michael Green and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2004 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through exploring the public depiction of Judge Robert Bork and Professor Lani Guinier, Your Past and the Press! elucidates how interest groups and the media influence the confirmation process for top-level government appointees. Illuminating the sequence of events characterized by the derailment of Bork and Guinier, author Joseph Michael Green details the activities surrounding the entire nomination process, from the announcement of a nominee to his/her ultimate defeat. Until recently, the vast majority of studies performed on the appointment process focused solely on the roles of the United States Senate and the nominee during confirmation hearings. This research fills a serious gap in political science literature by focusing on the impact of interest groups and media activity upon presidential decision-making.

Nomination and Confirmation of Presidential Appointments

Author : Casey L. Wade
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781633211728
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Nomination and Confirmation of Presidential Appointments written by Casey L. Wade and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 2004 report, the 9/11 Commission identified what it perceived were shortcomings in the appointment process during presidential transitions. The report asserted that delays in filling top executive branch leadership positions, such as those experienced during the 2000-2001 transition, could compromise national security policymaking in the early months of a new Administration. Although the unique circumstances of the 2000 presidential race truncated the ensuing transition period, the commission's observations could be applied to other recent transitions; lengthy appointment processes during presidential transitions, particularly between those of different political parties, have been of concern to observers for more than 20 years. The process is likely to develop a bottleneck during this time, even under the best of circumstances, due to the large number of candidates who must be selected, vetted, and, in the case of positions filled through appointment by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate (PAS positions), considered by that body. The appointment process has three stages: selection and vetting, Senate consideration, and presidential appointment. Congress has taken steps to accelerate appointments during presidential transitions. This book describes and analyses the processes, during a presidential transition, by which top-level executive branch PAS positions are filled. It also discusses nominations to cabinet positions during inter-term transitions; temporarily filling Presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed positions; senate consideration of Presidential nominations; and Presidential appointee positions requiring Senate confirmations and committees handling nominations.

Presidential Appointments

Author : United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Presidential Appointments written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions in Independent and Other Agencies During the 111th Congress

Author : Maeve P. Carey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781457843648
Total Pages : 49 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (436 download)

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Download or read book Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions in Independent and Other Agencies During the 111th Congress written by Maeve P. Carey and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Presidential Appointments

Author : Caroline P. Dempsey
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781613240670
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Presidential Appointments written by Caroline P. Dempsey and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Constitution empowers the President to nominate and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint principal officers of the United States. This book explains the process for filling positions to which the President makes appointments with the advice and consent of the Senate. It also identifies, for the 110th Congress, all nominations to executive-level full-time positions in the 15 departments.

The Politics of Presidential Appointments

Author : David E. Lewis
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691135444
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book The Politics of Presidential Appointments written by David E. Lewis and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many questioned whether the large number of political appointees in the Federal Emergency Management Agency contributed to the agency's poor handling of the catastrophe, ultimately costing hundreds of lives and causing immeasurable pain and suffering. The Politics of Presidential Appointments examines in depth how and why presidents use political appointees and how their choices impact government performance--for better or worse. One way presidents can influence the permanent bureaucracy is by filling key posts with people who are sympathetic to their policy goals. But if the president's appointees lack competence and an agency fails in its mission--as with Katrina--the president is accused of employing his friends and allies to the detriment of the public. Through case studies and cutting-edge analysis, David Lewis takes a fascinating look at presidential appointments dating back to the 1960s to learn which jobs went to appointees, which agencies were more likely to have appointees, how the use of appointees varied by administration, and how it affected agency performance. He argues that presidents politicize even when it hurts performance--and often with support from Congress--because they need agencies to be responsive to presidential direction. He shows how agency missions and personnel--and whether they line up with the president's vision--determine which agencies presidents target with appointees, and he sheds new light on the important role patronage plays in appointment decisions.

Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions in Independent and Other Agencies During the 110th Congress

Author : Maeve P. Carey
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1437986439
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (379 download)

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Download or read book Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions in Independent and Other Agencies During the 110th Congress written by Maeve P. Carey and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents: (1) Intro.: Appointments (App.) Process: Selection, Clearance, and Nomination; Senate Consideration; App.; Recess App.; Temporary App.; App. During the 110th Congress; Average Time to Confirm a Nomination; (2) Nominations and Incumbents: Full-Time (FT) Positions in Indep. Agencies; (3) Nominations and Incumbents: FT Positions in the Exec. Office of the Pres.; (4) Nominations and Incumbents: FT Positions in Multilateral Org.; (5) Nominations and Incumbents: FT Positions in Legislative Branch Agencies. Appendixes: Summary of all Nominations and App. to Independent and Other Agencies; Nomination Action by Agency; Senate Intersession Recesses and Intrasession Recesses of 4 or More Days. Tables. A print on demand report.