Sentence examples for delay in nominating from inspiring English sources
Further delay in nominating a permanent secretary could pose problems for the Defense Department.
The delay in nominating a defense secretary has frustrated some lawmakers, who have complained about the growing number of senior roles in the administration filled by officials who have not gone through the Senate confirmation process.
Trump has been weighing an overhaul, but not elimination, of the office for weeks, a matter that has factored into the delay in nominating someone to serve in the position, according to members of Trump's transition team, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
Trump has been weighing an overhaul, but not elimination, of the office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) for weeks, a matter that has factored into the delay in nominating someone to serve in that position, according to members of Trump's inner circle.
"The local politics within Nigerian football created a delay in nominating me.
Washington insiders have interpreted President Barack Obama's long delay in nominating a permanent director as a sign that Warren cannot overcome Republican resistance in the Senate, but her outreach efforts to the congressional GOP appear to be changing the calculus.
Trump wanted his longtime personal pilot, John Dunkin, at the helm of the agency, but the president lacked the needed support on Capitol Hill for the nomination, which contributed to delays in nominating a permanent administrator, according to a former FAA official.
The administration must, without further delay, nominate a new census director.
After a four-month delay, President Bush nominated Mr. Sampson's rival for the job last June.
Similarly, Mr. Obama's first choice for director of the Central Intelligence Agency withdrew before being nominated, and the delay in picking Leon E. Panetta for the C.I.A. and Adm. Dennis C. Blair for director of national intelligence means neither will be confirmed in time for the inauguration.
After delays, Mr. Berner was nominated by the Obama administration and confirmed by the Senate this year.
