11.   Last Thursday, the FAA said job applicants whose positions require unescorted access to secured areas will be subject to background investigations.

12.   Offensive coordinator Ernie Zampese and defensive coordinator Dave Campo say their position requires them to remain objective.

13.   Such a position also requires putting up with post-midnight phone calls and pre-dawn staff scrimmages.

14.   The position requires concentration, anticipation and cunning.

15.   This does not mean they need to be bruising, tough guys, because the position also requires finesse and speed, and duties can be executed with elegance.

16.   He said he admires King, but his position requires him to get the best deal for taxpayers and to avoid giving away benefits.

17.   Reid has maintained all along that Simon must report quickly even though his position does not require as much repetitions as quarterbacks.

18.   The position required no time commitment, he was told, but it would let him give leading lawmakers his views about health care in a conference call.

19.   The position requires Senate confirmation.