On the recordJanuary 5, 2011
I would like to propose a new working group on executive nominations headed by Chairman Schumer and Ranking Member Alexander of the Rules Committee. We will develop the details of this effort in the coming weeks, but I think a Senate level working group is a good place to start. And I would also recommend that Senators Schumer and Alexander work on this effort in conjunction with Senators Lieberman and Collins. The Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee has held hearings on the confirmation process in the past, and Senators Lieberman and Collins have been engaged in this issue for some time. They can bring a valuable perspective here.
