Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 62 vetted 51 background checks 46 scrutinizing 45 scrutiny 43 nominating 43 interviewing 43 rigorous 43 weeding 43 oversight 42 process 42 applicants 42 scrutinize 42 due diligence 42 qualifications 41 screening 41 review 41 credentialing 40 auditing 39 Scrutiny 38 verifying 38 thorough 37 selection 37 verification 37 selecting 37 weeded 37 disclosure 36 questioning 36 appointees 36 disqualifying 36 scrutinized 36 fingerprinting 36 tendering 36 probity 35 consultation 35 paperwork 35 sifting 35 appointing 35 candidates 35 impropriety 35 investigatory 35 combing 35 examination 34 legwork 34 reviewing 34 evaluation 34 profiling 34 bureaucratic 34 Screening 34 confirmation hearings 34 recruitment 34 politicization 34 judicial 33 audit 33 disclosures 33 advisers 33 shortlist 33 disqualify 33 procedures 33 canvassing 33 purging 33 audits 33 interrogations 33 investigative 33 documentation 32 submitting 32 sorting 32 Secret Service 32 judging 32 interrogation 32 grilling 32 interrogating 32 investigations 32 lobbying 32 inquiry 32 qualification 32 hiring 32 accountability 32 MI5 32 interviews 32 handpicked 32 security 32 inspection 31 applicant 31 safeguards 31 intense scrutiny 31 Caroline Kennedy 31 drafting 31 procedure 31 checking 31 presidential 31 dossiers 31 disclosing 31 checks 31 committee 31 appointee 31 secrecy 31 metal detectors 31 dishonesty 31 Verification 31 intermediaries 31 CVs