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Bolton Unlikely to Win Senate Approval
AP ^ | Nov 9 2006

Posted on 11/09/2006 12:57:57 PM PST by Leroy S. Mort

WASHINGTON (AP) - Prospects for extending John Bolton's job as U.N. ambassador essentially died Thursday as Democrats and a pivotal Republican said they would continue to oppose the nomination.

It was another blow to President Bush two days after Democrats triumphed in elections that will give them control of Congress next year. On Wednesday, Bush had announced that Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, a polarizing figure and face of the Iraq war, would step down.

On Thursday the White House resubmitted Bolton's nomination to the Senate, where the appointment has languished for more than a year. Bush appointed him to the job temporarily in August 2005 while Congress was in recess, an appointment that will expire in January.

Sen. Lincoln Chafee, R-R.I., who was defeated by Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse on Tuesday, told reporters in Rhode Island on Thursday that he would continue opposing Bolton. That would deny Republicans the votes they would need to move Bolton's nomination from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to the full Senate.

Democrats indicated that even should the Senate try debating Bolton's nomination when lawmakers reconvene next week - still under Republican control - they would stretch out debate on Bolton with the aim of killing it.

``I see no point in considering Mr. Bolton's nomination again in the Foreign Relations Committee because regardless of what happens there, he is unlikely to be considered by the full Senate,'' said Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware, top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee.


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To: Jim 0216
...that's...

"...no longer has ANYTHING to do with America or her values..."

...for anyone who was listening.
81 posted on 11/09/2006 2:33:50 PM PST by Jim W N
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To: Proud_USA_Republican
I bet they already have some liberal islam appeasing pacifist they plan to place in there.

Followed shortly by the UN "Small Arms" treaty and/or Kyoto. I know the Senate has the final say on approving treaties but how are they introduced to the floor for debate? Since the executive branch controls foreign policy does the President have control of which treaties are considered?

Regards,
GtG

82 posted on 11/09/2006 2:50:14 PM PST by Gandalf_The_Gray (I live in my own little world, I like it 'cuz they know me here.)
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To: edpc
I'm in. Let's start a fund.

Sounds good. What's his salary/benefits?

Need a target.

83 posted on 11/09/2006 4:25:03 PM PST by henbane
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To: henbane

I'm not sure, but it's worth looking into.....seriously.


84 posted on 11/09/2006 4:26:43 PM PST by edpc (Violence is ALWAYS a solution. Maybe not the right one....but a solution nonetheless)
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To: henbane
This looks like a good place to start....

UN Salaries, Allowances, Benefits, and Job Classifications

85 posted on 11/09/2006 4:31:15 PM PST by edpc (Violence is ALWAYS a solution. Maybe not the right one....but a solution nonetheless)
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To: quidnunc

No reason to pay attention to his Senetorial privilages.


86 posted on 11/09/2006 5:52:39 PM PST by furquhart (Time for a New Crusade - Deus lo Volt!)
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To: JOE43270

The VP can only break the tie if the nomination gets to the floor. Chafee's no vote will prevent Bolton from getting out of committee.


87 posted on 11/09/2006 5:56:09 PM PST by Libertarian444
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To: The Iceman Cometh

Send a demolition crew to level the UN building and clear the lot. That property is too valuable to be occupied by a world class, sh*t house.


88 posted on 11/09/2006 6:02:08 PM PST by F.J. Mitchell (How many babies have been sacrificed to the pro abortion dims in this alleged lesson to GOP leaders?)
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To: Libertarian444

Your right.


89 posted on 11/10/2006 3:30:38 AM PST by JOE43270 (JOE43270, God Bless America and All Who Have and Will Defend Her.)
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To: edpc
Checking around the web, a few possible tactics were mentioned.

---Bolton could be named to another U.N. post[concurrently] in order to ensure that he gets a salary, the aide said.

---John Bolton might agree to serve as the uncompensated Ambassador to the UN in a second recess appointment, or might agree to serve as a recess appointed political deputy at the UN and made "acting Ambassador and Chief of Mission" at a pay cut.

--- even if they successfully kill the Bolton confirmation, he can be recess appointed AND receive a salary if he is appointed to another Exec branch job concurrently that does not require Senate approval. Not ideal, but a means to an end.--Freeper mwll

White House Sends Bolton Nomination to the Senate

Where there's a political will, a way will be found.

90 posted on 11/10/2006 4:16:03 PM PST by henbane
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