From a White House that does things its own way and breaks precedent often, the announcement of the intent to nominate FERC General Counsel James Danly for the Republican slot of the two vacant commissioner seats is not a surprise. But it still stirred up angst among Democrats, environmental groups and those who support bipartisanship by leaving the Democrat (or Independent) commissioner slot vacant. The move, announced late September 30, breaks from a tradition of pairing a Republican and a Democrat to ease the Senate confirmation process and appease both political parties.
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