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I dont understand why Boehner needed a letter to prompt action, seems it should of been automatic, from article

Senators led by David Vitter and Jim DeMint wrote a letter to Speaker Boehner asking him to use his authority under Article 1, Section 5 to block the recess appointments

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I dont understand why Boehner needed a letter to prompt action, seems it should of been automatic, from article

He doesn't need the letter. The letter publicizes the reason for refusing the recess.

It's good to have those things in the open.