Fewer Political Jobs And More Professionals In Washington, Please

摘要

Almost nine months into Joe Biden's presidency, scores of senior executive branch positions remain unfilled. Presidential nominations for more than 200 posts haven't been announced, and more than 200 nominees await Senate confirmation. Republican politicians are much to blame for indiscriminately blocking votes on Biden's picks, but the logjam also underscores a bigger problem with political appointments. There are far too many.