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[–] 11681448? 0 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago 

Shutdown does not mean Congress is in recess. It means no bills get paid. So no recess means no recess appointments.

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[–] I_hate_winter 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago  (edited ago)

It's the "government shut down" wording that is not quite accurate. It should be called "budget withholding". They are there but can't do anything without money.