Acraman's appointment prompted Commission member Sevuloni Valenitabua to resign in protest.

The appointment prompted a battle with Mr. Mancuso who left.

Homer's appointment to head of the HMRC prompted criticism centred around her record in previous positions.

It was that appointment, according to testimony, that prompted Sergeant Major Hoster to come forward with her allegations.

The appointment prompted a barrage of criticism that Mr. Nixon was downgrading the office.

But that appointment prompted rumors that the younger Mubarak is simply being groomed to take over as president - hardly a sign of democracy.

Ayrault's appointment to the country's head of government has prompted discussion within Arabic language mass media as to how to pronounce his surname.

He said the appointment was prompting some lawmakers to express interest in hearings on the propriety of F.B.I. operations.

His appointment inevitably prompted comparison with the Toshack era which began nearly 20 years earlier.