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Congressional Research Service: 'Defense Primer - DOD Civilian Employees'
February 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following in focus (No. IF11510) on Feb. 15, 2022, entitled "Defense Primer: Department of Defense Civilian Employees" by Alan Ott, defense and intelligence personnel policy analyst:

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Background

Federal employment evolved into a civil service system in the late 1800s. It replaced a spoils system that allowed each presidential administration to appoint its political supporter . . .

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