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John Sherman: “Though not always wisely executed it has been the basis of reforms in the civil service, and, with some amendments to…”

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Though not always wisely executed it has been the basis of reforms in the civil service, and, with some amendments to promote its efficiency, is now in successful operation.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman acknowledges the civil service reforms as a foundation for ongoing improvements, despite some execution flaws.

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