He used a recess appointment, acting while Congress is away to bypass Senate opposition.

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The 62-year-old Qatari appealed to the Court of Arbitration in Sport (CAS) in Lausanne to block the appointment of China's Zhang Jilong as his acting deputy as Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president.

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His appointment as Commissioner in September 2011 followed a period as Acting Commissioner in the period after his predecessor Sir Paul Stephenson's resignation.

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The media didn't challenge the appointment of Zander buddy TomMeredithTom Meredith, a board member, as acting CFO and some reported it as a bold move to action.

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The media didn't challenge the appointment of Zander buddy Tom Meredith , a board member, as acting CFO and some reported it as a bold move to action.

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Acting in the national interest, Mr. Bush gave Mr. Reich a recess appointment on Jan. 11, allowing him to serve without Senate confirmation until the end of this year.

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