Tornado Alley (PROG)

[StephanieVanbryce]

Don't ever listen to Conservatives or Libertarians

I'm just going to make this brief as ... 'ihub'... .anyway this:

5) What are the practical consequences of the ruling?

There won't be too many near-term consequences from this decision. The controversial NLRB nominees have all since left the board, and though the decisions they issued there may now be invalid, their replacements have since been confirmed by the Senate. And Richard Cordray of the CFPB was confirmed by the Senate last year, so he's in the clear.

Overall, the president's recess power remains mostly intact — but it's less important than ever. With the recent filibuster rules change, Obama can get more of his nominees through the chamber without Republican support. Historically, the recess appointment power has been important during periods of divided government. But the GOP is still requiring pro forma sessions to block official recesses (unless the president promises not to appoint any nominees). So while recess appointments may still be possible, they're looking increasingly like a thing of the past.

as usual .. go read the whole thing, it's not long, promise.

that was the last paragraph . . .;)
http://www.vox.com/2014/6/26/5843366/recess-appointments-supreme-court