It's not uncommon for political appointees to move into permanent jobs at the end of a presidential administration. But government watchdogs are raising red flags at some recent Bush administration personnel changes. We explore historical shifts in the civil workforce during periods of transition, and what lies ahead for federal workers.
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"Burrowing" Into the Career Civil Workforce
Listen Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. in Economy, PoliticsGuests
John Gage
President, American Federation of Government Employees
Patricia McGinnis
President and CEO, The Council for Excellence in Government
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