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It is possible that this might be done without Congressional action, but, as the matter is debatable, I earnestly recommend that the Congress enact a law providing that they be included under the civil-service law and put in the classified service.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt recommends Congress enact a law to classify fourth-class postmasters under civil service regulations.

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