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Published: Fri, 11 Sep 2009
Description: Lawmaker wants Congress to confirm 'czars'
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" Welcome back all right you're looking at the screening your -- in the music President Obama has appointed more than -- Who have a major influence on public policies and even though these advisers -- cabinet positions."
" They don't answer congress -- don't have to be confirmed you have joining us right now -- guess who wants to change all that from North Carolina congressman Patrick McHenry congressman. Why now why when we put up -- other administrations do you think a lot of the sand has to be drawn now."
" Well I think candidate should have been drawn in the sand a long time ago."
" And the constitution is clear Brian that the advice and consent of the Senate is required for high ranking administration officials. "
" And either of these -- are high ranking administration officials making policy. Which is counter to the constitution where there simply figure it's collecting his salary. It's apparent that they have they seem to be making some big decisions whether it's a health care -- the green jobs are -- Resigns. Over the weekend to a war the international climate change czar Carol Browner is trying to coordinate policy with the Department of Energy. And the EPA. So it it seems to me that it raises questions that matter the administration. And I think it what's apparent is that the Obama administration is done. What previous administrations have done -- they've done it in a much wider what way -- outright government spends money and they're spending a lot more money the government has been involved in health care but they want. Government to take over health care. That had a couples are some previous administrations now they have dozens and dozens of stars in the first eight months right analog -- wondering is this just deaf friends of Obama who need. Work end and you don't pay."
" a favor or do they actually have the kind of power that a cabinet secretary would have who by the way have to be confirmed just a question for you congressman. I have really been sitting back and waiting for Republicans to stand up and speak out about this you seem to be the first person. To bring it to national attention that you actually have a problem with -- what kind of support. Have you had from other Republicans and Democrats for that matter."
" just in two days -- great feedback from my colleagues. They love the idea. And I think you're gonna see other Republicans really. But jump on board its ideas they must testify these are must -- Capitol Hill and be held accountable. And it that I agree with stretching you know -- does -- stand up and fight and B vocal about what they're for what they're against him in the plans they have for America. And the feedback idea that I got about the SARS came from my constituents in town hall makes."
" Very productive very helpful to get that feedback and that's why -- come back and fighting for them. What what it what weddings or did you consult before you got engaged congressman from. Well. My weddings are as the Julia my fiancee yes and I'll let her make the big decisions here Clark congratulations side to both you thanks for joining us and good luck with the here. Thank you Brian -- actually two different banks and I hope to be invited. I think they're like -- through his."
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