...pity he can’t stay and complete the job - four months is not long enough to drain this particular swamp, it’s just a start.
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As I understand it, Grenell had six months. Since he didn’t complete that term, he can be reappointed.
Ratcliffe is now Acting, w/a 6 month term. He can either be confirmed, or serve out most of his Acting term and then...Grenell can be reappointed to _another_ 6 month term.
This is multi-dimensional GO.
Ratcliffe was confirmed by the Senate last Thursday.