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An investigation ordered by my predecessor resulted in the recommendation that the civil service he reclassified according to the kind of work, so that the work requiring most application and knowledge and ability shall receive most compensation.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Taft references a prior investigation that recommended reclassifying civil service based on work requirements.

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