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Eleanor Holmes Norton: The President confronted an attempt to nullify the possibility of recess appointments, which are perfectly…

On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
The President confronted an attempt to nullify the possibility of recess appointments, which are perfectly constitutional.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton defends the President's use of recess appointments amid obstruction.

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