Trump missing top lieutenants across federal government
The work at some agencies has slowed because of the lack of deputies.
By Andrew Restuccia and Josh Dawsey
02/03/17 12:21 PM EST
Updated 02/03/17 12:58 PM EST
President Donald Trump has so far failed to nominate deputies and other top officials to run the day-to-day operations at most federal agencies, creating a vacuum across the government that has businesses, lobbyists and lawmakers in limbo as they wait to see how Trump’s agenda will be carried out.
While Trump has announced nominees for his entire Cabinet, as well as key national security and White House positions, the Senate has confirmed only six nominees so far, leaving most agencies without a permanent leader.
Meanwhile, the president has named just three deputy secretaries — at the Commerce Department, Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security.
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