1.  All three were named by Clinton in February in a package of nominations that were expected to sail through the Senate with only minimal opposition.

2.  All three were named by Clinton in February in a package of nominations expected to sail through the Senate with only minimal opposition.

3.  Still, his reappointment to a four-year term as head the U.S. central bank should sail through the committee and the full Senate with only minimal opposition.

4.  The nominations were expected to sail through the Senate with minimal opposition.

5.  The nominees were named by Clinton in February in a package that were expected to sail through the Senate with only minimal opposition.

6.  When Clinton announced the three Fed nominations in February, the package was expected to sail through the Senate with minimal opposition.

7.  The budget was approved by both houses of parliament earlier this month with minimal opposition.

8.  The wheel promoters have filed for planning permission and say they have received only minimal opposition.