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Publications | December 20, 2019

A Time for Plan B? In Search of a Better Way to Staff the Executive Branch

Bloomberg Law

Overview

Steptoe partner Bob Rizzi co-authored an article titled "A Time for Plan B? In Search of a Better Way to Staff the Executive Branch" for Bloomberg Law. The article, published December 20, offers an alternative to the current Senate confirmation process for staffing the executive branch through appointments.

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