[StarFan]

I've been told by a reputable source that recess appointments can be made, but that the appointment is only good until the next congress gets seated Can he simply reinstate them when they go into recess again?

[Tallguy]

As far as your question is concerned: Can Bush re-instate an administration official by recess appointment when the next congress is seated? Yes, I believe he can. Didn't Clinton do that with Bill Lan Lee? I think that he was the beneficiary of 2 consecutive recess appointments -- that is if I remember correctly!