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Woodrow Wilson: “The Civil Service Commission may, in its discretion, authorize the appointment of civilian employees attached to…”

On the recordMay 10, 1917
The Civil Service Commission may, in its discretion, authorize the appointment of civilian employees attached to military organizations sent to Europe, without reference to the requirements of the Civil Service Law and Rules.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Executive Order 2617—Civil Service Commission Authorized to Permit Appointment of Civilians

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