We used inexpensive pine planks as the top of our bench, so we cut them to size and sanded them smooth. Attach planks to the frame, screwing in from the underside so that you can't see the screws from the top. 4. Cut drywall to size and attach to the front and exposed sides of the bench frame.
Obama's Judicial Nominees Blocked On All Sides By Senate Republicans. WASHINGTON -- It's bad enough that there are 82 vacant federal judge slots around the country, a level so high that many observers have deemed it a crisis situation. But perhaps even more startling is the fact that of those 82 vacant slots, 61 of them don't even have a nominee.
Selection of Federal Court Judges . Federal Article III Judges. Article III courts are general trial courts and can hear any kind of federal case. These include the federal trial courts, appellate courts, and the Supreme Court. The judges for these courts are nominated by the President and confirmed by Congress. Once in office, the judges can remain in their positions for life. Federal Article I Judges. Article I courts are created by Congress to administer the laws that Congress writes. These can include bankruptcy courts, tax courts, and certain military courts. Judges are appointed by Congress and serve for 10 years, after which they may be reappointed. Selection of State Court Judges . How state court judges are selected varies by state. 1  States choose judges in any of the following ways: 2  Appointment: The state's governor or legislature will choose their judges. 3  Merit Selection: Judges are chosen by a legislative committee based on each potential judge's past performance.