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Chris Van Hollen: Would be plainly unlawful and pointed to the Merit Service Protection Board's decision yesterday that stayed the…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2025
Would be plainly unlawful and pointed to the Merit Service Protection Board's decision yesterday that stayed the terminations of multiple federal employees on probationary status.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen argues that the firings of NOAA staff are illegal and cites a recent board decision.

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