1.  As it has in many other top appointed positions in recent years, race was clearly an issue on many levels in the selection process.

2.  A move from one appointed position to another can require another FBI investigation, starting from scratch.

3.  All three professors agreed that clearer standards would make it simpler for members of Congress to transition into appointed positions in the administration.

4.  He hedged, though, when asked if he might take an appointed position in a Gore administration.

5.  He cautioned that his future contributions to public life could come in private work on behalf of education or charities, or in an appointed position in government.

6.  He said Mrs. Dole has held only appointed positions.

7.  Rep. Bill Paxon of New York has already resigned his appointed position as chairman of leadership meetings following reports that he had encouraged the revolt.

8.  Texans Chet Edwards and Green are also expected to remain in their appointed positions as deputy whips.

9.  The proposed bill also includes a term limit of five years for the appointed position of commissioner to the agency.

10.  While Swift is a former state legislator with no postal experience, she has previously taken appointed positions outside her background.