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Chris Van Hollen: The merit-based federal workforce is a cornerstone of our government, and this corrupt policy only undermines the…

On the recordJune 7, 2026
The merit-based federal workforce is a cornerstone of our government, and this corrupt policy only undermines the quality of services delivered to the American people in favor of political cronyism.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Statement on federal workforce reclassification

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