31.   So the president appointed him in an acting position, despite cries that Lee favors racial preferences.

32.   Since president Zedillo appointed Lozano two years ago, his tenure has been mired in controversy.

33.   The accord does away with a system under which the president appoints provisional judges whom he can hire and fire anytime, allowing for manipulation from the executive branch.

34.   The clubs recognize the president appointed Bill Usery and put some faith in him.

35.   The mayor appoints two members, and the borough presidents appoint the other five.

36.   The law provides that a president should not appoint a member of his family to run a federal agency.

37.   The next president will appoint three, perhaps four, justices of the Supreme Court, probably.

38.   The other two judges on the panel -- Otto Skopil and David Thompson -- were appointed by presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, respectively.

39.   The president appoints the commission and names its chairman.

40.   The president appoints the FBI director with the approval of the Senate.