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Commission to Reform the Federal Appointments Process
The Aspen Institute, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, formed nearly a year ago The Commission to Reform the Federal Appointments Process, an independent, nonpartisan effort to evaluate the Federal government's vetting and clearance procedures, identify opportunities for improvement, and work with interested parties to effect reform of the process. The commission is co-chaired by former US Senators Bill Frist and Chuck Robb and former White House officials Mack McLarty and Clay Johnson. Read more
About the Commission to Reform the Federal Appointments Process
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Historical Summaries of Past Commissions and Reports
Below are historical summaries of the past commissions which have addressed the presidential appointments process. Read More
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Featured Testimonial
Judith Rodin
The Rockefeller Foundation is proud to support the commission's critically important work. During transition after transition, American presidents – Democratic and Republican – find it increasingly difficult to place qualified people in crucial policymaking positions. As a result, the American people do not get the government for which they voted.