"Over the past several weeks, we've seen with increasing frequency and volume issues raised around the use of 'czars' by this administration," Dunn wrote. "Although some members have asked serious questions around the makeup of the White House staff, the bulk of the noise you hear began first with partisan commentators suggesting that this is somehow a new and sinister development that threatens our democracy. This is, of course, ridiculous."

In a statement, Blackburn said her concern is "when a president shifts duties away from officials who are subject to Congressional oversight to those on his personal staff who are not."

She endorsed the use of the kind of questionnaire that nominees seeking confirmation by the Senate Armed Services Committee are are required to complete.

Did George Bush have Czars?

Truth is just about every president since Franklin Roosevelt had "Czar" appointees in their administration.

Bush had a total of 36 positions filled by a total of 46 different individuals over the years. Some had the blessing of Congress, but most of them didn't......see the list........

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_czars_did_President_George_W_Bush_appoint

I think the public needs to know who reports to the president. But seriously, they are just advisors, they are not running this country. We elected the president to make the final decision and is therefore responsible for what policy is set by the White House.

Blackburn said her concern is "when a president shifts duties away from officials who are subject to Congressional oversight to those on his personal staff who are not."

Do we know that these duties are being shifted away from these officials, or is it more likely that his personal staff is providing additional advice? The more advice you can get on any particular subject the better you are prepared to make a well-informed decision.

Blackburn introduced a "sense of the Congress" resolution Wednesday that quickly picked up 93 co-sponsors.

Wow, 94 racists in the senate? Who knew?

Ooops, that's in the house where all them racist republicans reside....

Wow, 94 racists in the senate? Who knew?

Marsha is the best.