U.N. Pick to Test Bush, Hill

By John Stanton
Roll Call Staff
Dec. 5, 2006, 12 a.m.

With the decision by incoming Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to eliminate extended recesses next year until the traditional August break, it is unlikely that President Bush will have a chance to use his recess appointment authority to install a successor to outgoing U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton. That sets the stage for a pivotal test of Bush’s ability to work with Congress’ new Democratic leaders as well as his commitment to renewing efforts with Congressional Republicans to present a more united front, GOP and Democratic aides said Monday.



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