[libstripper]

For those of you who are interested in the D. C. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision in this remarkable case, here's the full text of that decision. It's a remarkable, wonderful exercise in original intent jurisprudence.

[Mercat]

Read most of it. Fascinating.

[Mouton]

I guess, after reading the order, it all comes down to what you believe the word “the” is!

[EVO X]

One could make the case the recess appointment clause really isn’t relevant in current times. It was designed for a time when the legislature was part time and didn’t have modern transportation and communication mechanisms. If something is important enough, the house and senate can round everybody up in a heart beat to take a vote on the issue.