Experts Warn Partisan Messaging and Lawsuits Threaten Civil Service Integrity
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During a government shutdown, the Trump administration used official channels to blame Democrats, blurring the line between federal employees and partisan politics, raising concerns about violations of the Hatch Act and potential erosion of public trust in the civil service.
Topics:nation#civil-service#federal-employees#government-shutdown#hatch-act#partisan-messaging#politics
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