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I read an article about Luminicsm, which is an American painting style. The article is very well researched and everything in the article relates to the topic at hand. It was not biased one way or another. There was nothing in it that that sidetracked me, as the reader. Because it is an older concept of painting, I wouldn't say the information is out of date. The only thing that could be added is current luminists and how this particular style is seen today. There was a smaller section on this, but it could've been elaborated. Other than my critique about current luminicsm, I don't think this article need anything else. It cites all of its information and is very informative if you need to know about this topic.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/get-involved/internships/presidential-departments/
The Office of Presidential Personnel oversees the selection process for Presidential appointments and works to recruit candidates to serve the President in departments and agencies throughout the Executive Branch. Presidential Personnel staff present candidates for PAS positions to the Senate for confirmation after they have been approved by the President and have gone through Personnel’s selection and clearance process. Additionally, the office is responsible for thousands of lower level appointees. Interns in Presidential Personnel will help staff review candidates, communicate with departments and agencies on personnel matters and help ensure that the personnel priorities of the Administration are being addressed.

https://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/library/guides/findingaid/ppo.asp
The mission of the Presidential Personnel Office (PPO) was to provide the President with outstanding candidates for appointment for all Presidentially-appointed positions in the Federal Government. Also, from time to time, the Office provided the President with recommended policy guidance for his use in instructing Federal department and agency heads on conduct of personnel activities in their organizations.

PPO responsibilities included the following:


 * indentify, recruit, select top choices, and obtain political and professional clearance for policy positions below the Cabinet level and for positions on the various boards and commissions,
 * handle the processing of recommendations from Congressman, political figures, and other special groups,
 * follow-up on the protocol and processing details of individuals selected for appointment, and
 * maintain a record of upcoming vacancies.

The PPO managed the Presidential appointment process and undertook several steps in this process. This process included: executive search, screening interviews, candidate evaluation, ensuring completion by Counsel’s office of security clearance, conflict of interest clearance, special prosecutor clearance, and forwarding analytical recommendations to the President. Finally, the Office communicated the President’s appointment decisions to the relevant appointing authority.

Additionally, the PPO:


 * answered, as appropriate, all employment inquiries directed to the President and White House staff by the Congress or any individual,
 * maintained a talent bank of candidates who are qualified for Presidential appointments,
 * monitored the Federal departments’ and agencies’ appointment of personnel to supergrade positions in their respective agency,
 * recommended appointment criteria and changes therein to the President as appropriate,
 * communicated the President’s personnel appointment policies to the departments and agencies, and
 * recommended qualified candidates to the departments and agencies for consideration for appropriate vacancies.

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/381008-office-that-vets-trump-appointees-faces-staff-shortage-inexperience

The Presidential Personnel Office is operating with about 30 members, which is about one third of its usual amount. This office is responsible for about 4,000 jobs, 1,600 of which much be approved by the Senate.