Solis hints of recess appointment for labor board

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By SAM HANANEL

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Obama administration is hinting at a possible recess appointment for a controversial nominee to the National Labor Relations Board.

Labor Secretary Hilda Solis told AFL-CIO officials at their annual meeting Wednesday there will soon be positive news on the long-stalled nomination of union lawyer Craig Becker.

Solis then told reporters the unions will be "very pleased" with how the issue is resolved.

President Barack Obama upset union leaders when he decided not to appoint Becker during a Congressional recess last month. Union officials now think Obama may act when Congress breaks for Easter.


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[annabanana]

1. I hope there's a big honkin' BATCH of recess appointments

(esp Dawn Johnson)

[McCamy Taylor]

2. Too little too late you union busting scumbags