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On the recordJune 23, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide that the Government Accountability Office shall conduct a study and submit a report on presidentially appointed positions to Congress and the President) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. REPORT ON PRESIDENTIALLY APPOINTED POSITIONS. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``agency'' means an Executive agency defined under section 105 of title 5, United States Code; and (2) the term ``covered position'' means a position in an agency that requires appointment by the President without the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall conduct a study and submit a report on covered positions to Congress and the President.…
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware
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Jun 23, 2011

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