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Trump's Loyalty Oaths Spark Controversy in Civil Service

6/6/2025

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The Trump administration is stirring controversy by reinstating loyalty oaths for civil servants, prioritizing allegiance to Trump over the nation, which raises concerns about the Hatch Act. Meanwhile, the Office of Management and Budget is on the hunt for an economist, offering a salary between $120,579 and $156,755, seeking candidates with strong qualifications in economic analysis.

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The Trump administration is stirring controversy by reinstating loyalty oaths for civil servants, prioritizing allegiance to Trump over the nation, which raises concerns about the Hatch Act. Meanwhile, the Office of Management and Budget is on the hunt for an economist, offering a salary between $120,579 and $156,755, seeking candidates with strong qualifications in economic analysis.