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Saturday, August 20, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon has appointed Jefferson City attorney Pamela Henrickson to the University of Missouri Board of Curators.

Monday, November 15, 2010  Gov. Jay Nixon has chosen a Columbia lawyer to serve on the board that oversees state workers' pensions.

Tuesday, April 06, 2010  Republicans step up opposition to liberal nominee for San Francisco appeals court

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  A former Republican House member is criticizing a GOP senator who refused to support his renomination to a commission that oversees health care for public employees.

Wednesday, February 03, 2010  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has withdrawn more than 80 appointments, including three who have faced trouble winning approval from the Republican-controlled chamber.

Thursday, August 20, 2009  An appeals court Thursday struck down New York Gov. David Paterson's appointment of a lieutenant governor, upholding a constitutional challenge brought by the state Senate's minority leader.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009  Sen. Burris says he didn't pay for appointment to Senate or commit perjury

Thursday, October 30, 2008  Ashcroft, who is from Greene County, is appearing in radio and TV ads opposing the ballot measure.