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Why Bush's Burrowing Appointees Are Bad, Despite What Slate Says

Joshuah Bearman | Posted 01.06.2009 | Media

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Joshuah Bearman

Slate's theory of patronage is overwhelmed by its own example. You can't make a case against the crusty civil service and not worry about the layer of crust Bush is leaving behind.

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Looking for a Job in the Obama Administration?

Sarah van Gelder | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics

Read More: Obama Appointees, Appointees, Dal LaMagna, Executive Branch, Barack Obama, Obama Jobs, Obama Administration, Politics News
Sarah van Gelder

The thousands of people appointed throughout the Executive Branch set policies in everything -- you can be part of that.

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Barack And His Shadow: Should He Appoint A Shadow Cabinet Now?

James Boyce | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics

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James Boyce

We can contrast Secretary of State Rice with any number of Democrats who are better, smarter and more sophisticated. How about Secretary of Veterans Affairs? I vote for Max Cleland.

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