President Barack Obama has moved faster on nominations than his predecessors despite a long vetting process that has held up picks for key posts.

The White House intensified the review process after several top nominees withdrew due to tax problems and other issues. That leaves Interior Secretary Ken Salazar as the lone confirmed nominee at the Interior Department.

But The Washington Post said Obama has nominated more people than this two predecessors. Still, only 28 have been confirmed by the Senate.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians, the National Indian Gaming Commission and the Indian Health Service are among the agencies without new leaders. Also, the White House has yet to fill its Indian policy post, with one candidate saying an announcement won't come for another three to four months.

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