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	"author_name": "People Power United",
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	"title": "Protect Democracy and Prevent Abuse of Recess Appointments",
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	"description": "*** URGENT CALL-TO-ACTION *** The door to authoritarianism stands ajar, and apathy could swing it wide open. Recess appointments, a constitutional provision intended to temporarily fill government vacancies, have become a potential tool for opening the door to fascism in America. A recess appointment allows a president to install unvetted individuals (people who may not be able to get a security clearance, who are foreign operatives, or have issues that compromise their nomination) into powerful positions without Senate confirmation, enabling them to serve for nearly two years without scrutiny. Donald Trump has already signaled his intent to exploit this loophole, pressuring Republican senators to support his use of recess appointments to bypass the critical checks and balances designed to protect our democracy. This isn’t just about Trump—it’s about preserving the integrity of our government and ensuring no president, now or in the future, can wield power unchecked. Congress must act immediately to pass legislation requiring all appointees to undergo rigorous background checks by the FBI and ethical vetting by the Office of Government Ethics which are the norm. These safeguards are essential to closing this dangerous loophole. Can you take 1 (one) minute and send a message to your federal and state lawmakers to let them know that the American people will not stand by while the principles of accountability and transparency are undermined? Together, we can ensure that the door to fascism stays firmly shut.",
	"url": "https://actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-democracy-and-prevent-abuse-of-recess-appointments"
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