41.   He could begin announcing appointments next week, although it is unclear if the Mexico post would be set by then.

42.   He is expected to address the issue of Democratic Party fund-raising practices and announce top appointments in a second Clinton administration.

43.   He said new appointments would be announced this week.

44.   Her appointment was announced by editorial page editor Howell Raines.

45.   Her appointment may be announced on Thursday.

46.   Her appointment will be announced in January.

47.   His appointment was announced by Joseph Lelyveld, executive editor of The New York Times.

48.   His appointment was announced Monday by Arthur Sulzberger Jr., the publisher of The Times.

49.   His appointment was announced Monday by Howell Raines, editorial page editor.

50.   He will continue in that role, in addition to his new duties, said James R. Lientz Jr., NationsBank Midsouth president, who announced the appointment.