We need lobbyist-control and money-control.

Obama Urges Senate to Confirm Todd Jones as A.T.F. Director – NYTimes.com

Until 2006, the president had the power to install a director of the firearms bureau without Congressional approval. But under pressure from gun lobbyists, Congress changed the law that year to require Senate confirmation. Since then, the Senate has failed to confirm any nominee by either President George W. Bush or Mr. Obama as senators who support gun rights have used their powers to delay nomination votes.

Obama Urges Senate to Confirm Todd Jones as A.T.F. Director – NYTimes.com