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National Parks Directorship

Leo halts Toby in the hallway and reveals the recently signed parks bill includes retroactive language that renders the National Parks directorship Senate-confirmable. This shift nullifies the White House's promise to Karen Kroft, whom key senators oppose. Toby absorbs the blow, then directs Ginger to compile a list of alternative sub-cabinet slots that evade confirmation. Josh and Margaret witness the abrupt pivot from assured appointment to political casualty.

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S4E9 · Swiss Diplomacy

Policing the Word, Closing the Door

The National Parks directorship functions as the contested prize: previously promised to Karen Kroft, it becomes politically fraught when the parks bill makes it Senate-confirmable, transforming a personnel gesture into a confirmation liability.

Before: Promised/offered internally to Karen Kroft as a consolation post after her electoral loss.

After: Effectively rescinded as an easy appointment option due to the newly-applied Senate-confirmation requirement.

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S4E9 · Swiss Diplomacy

Kroft Nomination Dies; Toby Scrambles for Safe Slots

The National Parks directorship is the object of the promise and the immediate casualty — referenced constantly as the position the White House intended for Karen Kroft but can no longer assign without Senate confirmation.

Before: Designated by senior staff as the forthcoming position for Karen Kroft; informally promised as a consolation/post-election placement.

After: Effectively off-limits for immediate appointment; now requires Senate confirmation, nullifying the quick placement plan.

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