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 (DIR) Post #APsJekJ7A9xHiQpUgK by WalterShaub@journa.host
       2022-11-22T21:52:41Z
       
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       Near the end of his term, Trump tried to create a new category of federal employment called Schedule F into which he could transfer federal employees to fire them at will, just like under the 19th century spoils system.A federal workforce loyal to the Constitution is a threat to a corrupt president. But a politicized civil service is a threat to national security.Today a coalition of groups and former military leaders urged Congress to prevent a return of Schedule F.https://www.pogo.org/letter/2022/11/coalition-to-congress-protect-national-security-from-politicized-civil-servic
       
 (DIR) Post #APsJemOrNljuCpX6um by WalterShaub@journa.host
       2022-11-22T21:56:00Z
       
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       Here’s more background on why a return of Schedule F would be incredibly dangerous to democracy and why @pogowatchdog is leading a coalition to prevent it from happening. https://www.pogo.org/analysis/2022/11/the-bridge-the-threat-hiding-in-plain-sight