We can all read the main diaries about the Republicans blocking (or putting a "hold" on) Obama's nominations.
The Congress is now in Easter Recess.
The constitution gives Obama the full power to appoint anyone to serve the balance of this congress' two year term. They, of course, can be confirmed to a full four year term at any time.
Why would Obama wait to get his appointees in place? Why do we hear stories about the Treasury Department not being fully staffed? Why do we here about obstruction at the Justice Department? Why do we hear about Republicans threatening holds on Obama's nominees?
Obama should fire all Bush holdovers and make recess appointments and then let the Senate take its time to confirm for the full four year term.
If Obama does not take this opportunity to act then many of us will no longer care about this issue or Obama's agenda any more since Obamna does not appear to be interested at all.