11.  In succeeding Gen. John Shalikashvili, the next Joint Chiefs chairman will face the familiar balancing act of budget cuts vs. increased demands.

12.  It also appointed Kenneth Larsen, who served as interim president, the next chairman.

13.  Muris is expected to be confirmed by the Senate to be the next chairman of the Federal Trade Commission.

14.  President Clinton Thursday formally announced his nomination of Army Gen. Henry Shelton to be the next chairman.

15.  President Bill Clinton has nominated William Kennard as the next chairman.

16.  President George Bush on Monday appointed Michael Powell, the oldest child of Secretary of State Colin Powell, to be the next chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.

17.  President Clinton yesterday formally announced his nomination of Army Gen. Henry Shelton to be the next chairman.

18.  Sen Ted Stevens will become the next chairman of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee.

19.  Smith, who last year headed the House Republican task force on illegal immigration, is expected to the next chairman of the House subcommittee on immigration.

20.  The Bush administration has chosen Harvey L. Pitt, a prominent corporate lawyer, to be the next chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, officials said Monday.