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yes, and no. (5.00 / 0) (#4)
by cpinva on Tue Oct 30, 2007 at 05:36:44 PM EST
all cabinet members technically are "our" employees. however, and this is a big however, they all serve at the pleasure of the president. though the president appoints them, with the "advice and consent of congress", only he/she can fire them at will, not congress and not the courts.

in that sense, they are the president's employees; they report directly to him/her, not congress or the courts. aside from legislation, congress has no direct authority or control over members of the president's cabinet; they can't just call the secty. of the treasury in and say "you will do this", they must pass a law requiring it. the president can do that.

the president has the authority to exercise "dominion and control" over his cabinet, the very essence of an employer/employee relationship.

Waterboarding Special Airing Now on Current TV | 48 comments (48 topical)

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