Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To end the appointments of presidential Czars who have not been subject to the advice and consent of the Senate and to prohibit funds for any salaries and expenses for appointed Czars) On page 75, between lines 20 and 21, insert the following: SEC. 5. PROHIBITION OF FUNDS FOR OFFICES HEADED BY CZARS. (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Czar''-- (1) means the head of any task force, council, policy office, or similar office established by or at the direction of the President who-- (A) is appointed to such position (other than on an interim basis) without the advice and consent of the Senate; (B) is excepted from the competitive service by reason of such position's confidential, policy-determining, policy- making, or policy-advocating character; and (C) performs or delegates functions which (but for the establishment of such task force, council, policy office, or similar office) would be performed or delegated by an individual in a position that the President appoints by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and (2) does not include-- (A) any individual who, before the date of the enactment of this Act, was serving in the position of Assistant Secretary, or an equivalent position, that requires confirmation by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, or a designee; or (B) the Assist…”