The intent of recess appointments by our Founding Fathers was based on their anticipating that Congress was not in session year round and so as not to impair advice and consent role in federal appointments allowed for temporary appointments.

However presidents and especially in recent times have abused this priviledge to advance their political agendas vis a vis serve the people.

Obama's recent recess appointments were done while congress was still in session and will be challenged in court. The intent of these appointments is believed to trample the US Constitution....why am I not surprised