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Dedicated civil servants, or an out of control ‘deep state?’

Jeff Neal writes that the more civil servants see attacks by political appointees and politicians on their skills, work, integrity and even their patriotism,…

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FILE- In this June 15, 2018, file photo, twenty dollar bills are counted in North Andover, Mass. Default on your federal student loans and the government can take up to 15 percent of each paycheck to satisfy your debt. The Education Department can also withhold federal benefits like tax returns and Social Security payments. Garnishment is an effective tool to recoup unpaid loans, private collection agencies enlisted by the Education Department took in over $841.6 million via wage garnishment in the 2018 fiscal year, but it inflicts serious financial strain on borrowers who are already struggling. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Fewer executives, bigger bucks?

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Can the federal workforce work both at-will and non-politically?

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Let’s thank public servants by strengthening the merit-based civil service

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Why it’s time to renew passion for public service, and how you can help

Workforce

Administrative changes are the first step in civil service modernization

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Here’s a three-step program for beleaguered feds

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