Jimmy Carter actually said...

The Director may appoint and fix the pay of employees pursuant to the provisions of Section 107(b) (1) (A) of Title 3 of the United States Code without regard to any other provision of law regulating the employment or compensation of persons in the Government service.

02/25/1979

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