A****** On His Way Out, Bush Leads Others In
But Asks Political Appointees To Retire
WASHINGTON — Word was leaking out that President Bush had bought a new house in Dallas, workers were building the inauguration stage for his successor right outside his front door and his top aides were helping the new guy to prepare to take over.
Still, on Tuesday alone, Mr. Bush hired 18 people “to serve in his administration,” a White House news release said.
The appointments and nominations mostly involved multiyear terms to small boards and commissions that most Americans have never heard about.
But they highlight both the vestiges of power Mr. Bush can still exercise to leave a lasting mark on government, and the external limits to that power that are, in large part, the result of eight bruising years of partisan warfare.
All told, Mr. Bush has made roughly 30 personnel moves since the November election, some in nominations that will require Senate approval, and others in direct appointments that will last well into President-elect Barack Obama’s term and beyond.
Still, on Tuesday alone, Mr. Bush hired 18 people “to serve in his administration,” a White House news release said.
The appointments and nominations mostly involved multiyear terms to small boards and commissions that most Americans have never heard about.
But they highlight both the vestiges of power Mr. Bush can still exercise to leave a lasting mark on government, and the external limits to that power that are, in large part, the result of eight bruising years of partisan warfare.
All told, Mr. Bush has made roughly 30 personnel moves since the November election, some in nominations that will require Senate approval, and others in direct appointments that will last well into President-elect Barack Obama’s term and beyond.
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