Obama Appointments Unconstitutional

[Flesh Thorn]

WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Obama violated the Constitution when he sidestepped the Senate to fill open spots on a labor relations panel, in a major setback for the president.

The suit had been brought by a local business in Washington state challenging the National Labor Relations Board. Supported by dozens of Senate Republicans, the case argued the president didn't have the power to make three appointments to the NLRB.

Attorneys for the Obama administration argued that he had the authority because the Senate was in recess.

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[Jim]

The Constitution calls for Senate approval for many similar positions. Good call, Judges.