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Convolutions of Cranky Politics
Senator David Vitter of Louisiana has placed a Senatorial "hold" to block the President's nominations in Louisiana to force him to keep Bush US Attorney Jim Letten as a GOP Holdover - the President wants a Democrat. Problem: Letten is prosecuting the conservative gangsters who tried to sabotage the telephone system of the Democratic Senator of Louisiana and are headed for prison. In addition, one of those defendant's Daddy is the US Attorney in a neighboring area of Louisiana. Good Luck Guys! 01-28-10
Half of Citizen Advisory Committee Slots Open
Half of about 66,000 citizen spots on 958+ Citizens Advisory Committees are unfilled - left without full compliment of members. These are unpaid positions, but with costs covered - terrific places for citizens who want to help shape public policy. 01-26-20
Senator Bernie Sanders (Vermont) Outlines Opposition to Fed Chief Confirmation
 More direct comments of Senator Sanders here. Senator Sanders - in a letter to his Democratic Sanders - outlines four very interesting reasons for his opposition to the confirmation of Ben Bernanke as Federal Reserve Chief. This is as cogent sent of reasons as we have seen. They are posted in total here. 01-25-10
Time to Change the Senatorial "hold" Rule and the Filibuster
Senator Tom Harkin said today he will introduce legislation to put limits on the filibuster rules of the Senate and and Senatorial rules about "hold" on legislation and nominations. 01-23-10
Time to Change the Senatorial "hold" Rule and the Filibuster
Senator Tom Harkin said today he will introduce legislation to put limits on the filibuster rules of the Senate and and Senatorial rules about "hold" on legislation and nominations. 01-23-10
Bernanke in Trouble - Putting the Heat On!
Saturday: Both the White House and the Senate leadership are taking a new look at the possibility that Fed Chair nominee Ben Bernanke might not be confirmed - and seem to be moving to push hard for confirmation next week. The problem is that most of the discontent among Senators is among those who have issues with the Federal Reserve Bank itself - and its structure and policy. One of the serious concerns is the impact of an unstable Fed for weeks or months on markets and banking in general. A vote today would look more like a narrow win for the confirmation in light of this thinking. 01-23-10 -- Friday - Afternoon: The count of Senator votes Friday afternoon suggests Ben Bernanke cannot be confirmed. Looks like a loser! Friday Noon: The Senate leadership is going to let Ben Bernanke hang out on his confirmation vote. The leadership seems to be retreating from all-out support for his nomination as it comes up for confirmation. He may just be a victim of political atmosphere. 01-22-10
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES
In 1972, the Congress created the "Citizen Advisory Committee" legislation. The idea was, and is today, to put citizens on non-paid committees to advise various agencies. The program is managed by an agency that provides administrative to the average 1000 committees that exist most of the time.
The President has directed that no paid lobbyists to appointed to those citizen committees. 01-14-10 
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Senator Kyle (R-Arizona) Vicious Supporter of Online Gambling
Arizona's conservative Senator has placed a "hold" on four Department of Treasury Presidential nominees to try to leverage the end of attempts to regulate online internet gambling. He'll lose - maybe he needs a gambling prevention treatment program?? 1-28-10
Bernanke Test Vote Today
Bernanke was confirmed on Thursday January 28. The Senate will run a test vote on the confirmation of Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination to succeed himself as head of the Federal Reserve Bank. The idea is to find out who's really going to vote for or against the President's nomination. 01-28-10
Strategic Steps in Getting an Appointment
1. Prepare an excellent, comprehensive resume'.
2. Submit to White House address on appointments.
3. Send vita copy and brief letter to any Governor, Senator, Representative, Member of Democratic National Committee, State Chairman Democratic Chairman, or other politician to endorse your application.
4. Send vita other friends, associations, contacts, with brief letter asking for their endorsement for the job.
5. Call the White House and work your way through the phone system to try to find a live person in appointments area to send application to that person's desk, and try to get contact number and any advice you can about who to contact.
6. Study the internet carefully to be sure you know everything possible about the job, policy, and President's policy on the job you want to have.
7. Renew your inquires to political contacts often - talk to assistants and office staff - persistence counts!
8. Be willing to take a position different than you originally sought if the Administration offers it. 9-24-09
Ambassador Patronage Leverage
Jamaica's US Ambassador job not filled to muscle extradition---More 01-15-10
Quick to Work
Talk about getting right down to work! The man appointed to head the aid program for the Haiti was sworn in last Friday - and head the largest US Emergency aid effort in many years. It has happened to more than one Presidential Appointment - it is part of the exercise of major leadership in the United States. 01-14-10
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