The Hatch Act was amended a few years back to make it easier for federal employees to participate in campaigns but things like this are still Firing Offenses for them. Dunno what the rules are for city employees like this but they shouldn't be much different.
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I think Mr. Savino knew he had no chance of winning and is just being a sore loser. People are... [MORE]
Kelly
Nov 15, 2006 15:49
The Hatch Act was amended a few years back to make it easier for federal employees to participate in campaigns...
OrionCA
Nov 6, 2006 18:59
If it was a republican school leader they would be fired already. [MORE]
chuck Loder
Nov 6, 2006 07:56
Just another case of one hand washing the other. Mr. Cooper apparently believes he has free reign because of his... [MORE]
Bernice Einsidler
Nov 6, 2006 08:44
I have worked with Mr. Cooper for several years. I find him to be an intelligent and a very savvy... [MORE]
Carol
Nov 7, 2006 14:02
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