Of the 320 Cabinet-level department positions subject to Senate confirmation, a staggering 60 (19%) are currently being filled in violation of the act.
When there is an opening for a post in a Cabinet-level department or agency that is subject to Senate confirmation, there are two ways an acting official can be named to fill this post.
But McChrystal, whose appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, came under scrutiny following the 2004 friendly fire death of Pat Tillman, who gave up a pro football career to serve in the Army, in Afghanistan.
For evidence of that concern, look no further than the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) created by ACA. The IPAB is a presidentially appointed, 15-member board subject to Senate confirmation with the authority to recommend cuts in Medicare if growth in Medicare spending exceeds targeted amounts.
Glover's takeover was initially agreed last week but was subject to the RFL's final written confirmation that he had passed a fit and proper person test.