Remember how Dawn Johnsen’s nomination to head OLC languished and then died as Obama claimed–falsely–not to have the votes? Obama pointedly didn’t use a recess appointment to put his incredibly qualified candidate in the post. Not so for James Clapper, whom Obama is preparing to recess appoint to head Director of National Intelligence rather than [...]
A Recess Appointment for Militarized Spooks But Not for Rule of Law |
| By: emptywheel Thursday June 17, 2010 8:26 am |


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