1.   And it is partly because of the way in which cabinet nominees are approved.

2.   Back then, the Senate club routinely met in executive session to consider approving gubernatorial nominees, which required a two-thirds vote of the entire Senate.

3.   Even if the committee approves the nominee, Lott said the Senate would not take up the nomination until at least June.

4.   It appears unlikely that the Republicans will approve a nominee to the post who supports sampling.

5.   She settled for just one such member, but any new nominees must be approved for her.

6.   Since the USOC board, which will vote in December, traditionally approves the nominee, George is as good as elected.

7.   While the president nominates a candidate, Congress must approve the nominee.

8.   But the president believes enough opposition legislators will cross party lines to approve his nominee if a vote is taken.

9.   But the Senate must approve both nominees, and while Tuesday brought mostly praise for the candidates, the hearings can be potential minefields.