appointee

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Before the contracts reach Noem, they must be approved by a series of political appointees, who each sign or initial a checklist sometimes referred to internally as a routing sheet.

From Salon

One of the cases that ultimately went up to the Supreme Court was decided by a three-judge panel that Eaton, an appointee of former President Bill Clinton, wasn’t on.

From The Wall Street Journal

In one decision, Judge Richard Leon, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, said blocking the sanctions was necessary to preserve an “independent bar willing to tackle unpopular cases, however daunting.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He added that political appointees at the CDC “are qualified for their roles” and said complaints about internal dynamics “reflect a small number of employees and do not represent the broader workforce.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The vice president is one of the few people who can bring together top appointees across government.

From The Wall Street Journal