Barack Obama actually said...

I find that conditions of good administration make necessary an exception to the competitive hiring rules for certain positions in the Feder...

Any appointment under this order shall be effected within a period of 1 year after completion of the appointee's participation in the progra...

Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or t...

These decisions will not materially affect our ability to attract and retain a well-qualified Federal workforce.