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    • Hatch Act Policy Change: OSC Retracts Opinion, Reverts to Prior Policy

    Hatch Act Policy Change: OSC Retracts Opinion, Reverts to Prior Policy

    Hatch Act Policy Change: OSC Retracts Opinion, Reverts to Prior Policy

    The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) retracted a May 2024 opinion on the Hatch Act, reverting to referring violations by White House appointees to the President. This change impacts disciplinary actions and First Amendment concerns.

    OPM Revives Schedule F: Federal Job Security at Risk

    OPM Revives Schedule F: Federal Job Security at Risk

    OPM proposes reviving Schedule F, potentially stripping civil service protections from thousands of federal workers in policy-related roles. Critics cite concerns about political influence and job security.