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Career Appointments of Political Appointees

GGD-99-182R Published: Sep 29, 1999. Publicly Released: Sep 29, 1999.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO clarified when it is appropriate for a political appointee to receive a career position in the federal government.

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