Federal Judge Charles Pickering, appointed by President George W. Bush less than a year ago without congressional approval, plans to step down. Bush elevated Pickering with a recess appointment January, which temporarily sidestepped the confirmation process. Some Democrats accused Pickering of being racially insensitive and harboring anti-abortion views. Recess appointments, which need no Senate confirmation, are valid only until the next Congress takes office, in this case in January 2005.
December 09, 2004 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
Federal Judge Charles Pickering, appointed by President Bush less than a year ago without congressional approval, said Wednesday he will step down from the bench.
President Bush elevated Pickering, 67, with a recess appointment in January, which temporarily sidestepped the confirmation process. Some Democrats accused Pickering of being racially insensitive and harboring anti-abortion views.
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