print email comment close Bolton Nomination Comes to a Close URL: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4586094&sourceCode=gaw Description: Compilation of stories about the "contentious nomination process" that culminated in the August 2005 recess appointment of John Bolton as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Stories go back to March 2005 when President Bush nominated Undersecretary of State John Bolton for the position. From National Public Radio (NPR). Publisher: National Public Radio (NPR) Extra Keywords UN Library of Congress Subject Headings: Executive power -- United States United States -- Officials and employees -- Selection and appointment United States -- Politics and government LII Database Information: Record 10861 created by Maria Brandt on 08/02/2005 Last modification on 08/03/2005 Published: 08/02/2005   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/10861