Reporter's Notebook: The hitchhiker’s guide to recess appointments
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As Congress enters recess, the president's ability to appoint ambassadors and other positions in the government has a long history.
Let’s start with four main sections in the Constitution: Chad Pergram currently serves as a senior congressional correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC). He joined the network in September 2007 and is based out of Washington, D.C.
"[The President] shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States" – Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution
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