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To: LindyBill who wrote (321070)	8/25/2009 6:14:35 AM
From: unclewest	4 Recommendations Read Replies (6) of 793917

We now have 33 czars and are on the way to 34. Meanwhile 40% of the senior presidential appointments remain vacant. The vacant senior positions require senate approval. Obama has found a way to use unsanctioned people (czars) to govern us. It seems they all received the same marching orders - Go out and break something. Break down every element of our government and finance. uw "As they say, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. When you look at the Czar proliferation (there’s a WMD Czar, too), you have to scratch your head and ask if perhaps we should re-think this approach. Instead of constantly creating new positions to coordinate our government’s activities, might it make more sense to figure out how to make the existing structure perform better for the taxpayer? Turning to specially appointed Czars to find solutions to some of the most complex problems facing our country is problematic. These Czars occupy an exalted status in our government as part of the Executive Branch but not any agency. Unless expressly provided for by Congress, these officials are not confirmed by the Senate, yet often have power over Cabinet-level officials who are subject to confirmation. Instead of streamlining government and making it more efficient, an overreliance on Czars runs the risk of papering over problems (Regulatory Czar) while keeping the creaking structure in place. In the end, naming a Czar often yields a quick media hit and gives the impression of action. But Czars are generally tasked with tackling challenging issues that require a high level of commitment, perseverance, and resources. These issues are intractable for a reason: they involve tough questions, difficult trade-offs, and touch the lives of millions of Americans from all walks of life." usanewsthatmatters.spaces.live.com!9118791428895678!1236.entry

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