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We have found good men and true in both and are grateful for their interest and
support . We make no comment at this time upon the political aspects of the case
, but merely record the facts as they have occured . The legislature was divided ...
We have found good men and true in both and are grateful for their interest and
support . We make no comment at this time upon the political aspects of the case
, but merely record the facts as they have occured . The legislature was divided ...
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... of the recent election , at which the republicans elected their candidate for
governor and regained control of the assembly , thus enabling them to carry out
their platform pledges . It may , therefore , be of interest to append our letter to
Hon .
... of the recent election , at which the republicans elected their candidate for
governor and regained control of the assembly , thus enabling them to carry out
their platform pledges . It may , therefore , be of interest to append our letter to
Hon .
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This course of reading has added greatly to the interest in writing for the
Municipal Ilonor Medal offered each year in the interest of good government by
our president for the best essay on civil service reform . In two of the high schools
the ...
This course of reading has added greatly to the interest in writing for the
Municipal Ilonor Medal offered each year in the interest of good government by
our president for the best essay on civil service reform . In two of the high schools
the ...
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The maintenance of interest among the 1 , 125 members as well as the
effectiveness of the educational and legislative work has continued to be greatly
strengthened by the organized support of our nine branches . Three meetings of
the State ...
The maintenance of interest among the 1 , 125 members as well as the
effectiveness of the educational and legislative work has continued to be greatly
strengthened by the organized support of our nine branches . Three meetings of
the State ...
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The boys have shown a real interest in these meetings , and in three of the
settlements they voted to hold competitions among the members of the class , for
the medal offered by the Auxiliary for the best paper on certain designated topics
...
The boys have shown a real interest in these meetings , and in three of the
settlements they voted to hold competitions among the members of the class , for
the medal offered by the Auxiliary for the best paper on certain designated topics
...
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Page 44 - ... where peculiar and exceptional qualifications of a scientific, professional or educational character are required, and upon satisfactory evidence that for specified reasons competition in such special case is impracticable and that the position can be best filled by the selection of some designated person of high and recognized attainments...
Page 173 - Persons honorably discharged from the military or naval service by reason of disability resulting from wounds or sickness incurred in the line of duty shall be preferred for appointments to civil offices, provided they are found to possess the business capacity necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of such offices.
Page 93 - That no recommendation of any person who shall apply for office or place under the provisions of this act which may be given by any Senator or member of the House of Representatives, except as to the character or residence of the applicant, shall be received or considered by any person concerned in making any examination or appointment under this act.
Page 139 - That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to obtain information with reference to the value and character of the securities authorized to be accepted under the provisions of this act, and he shall from time to time furnish information to national banking associations as to such securities as would be acceptable under the provisions of this act.
Page 75 - That after the expiration of six months from the passage of this act no officer or clerk shall be appointed, and no person shall be employed to enter or be promoted in either of the said classes now existing, or that may be arranged hereunder pursuant to said rules, until he has passed an examination, or is shown to be specially exempted from such examination in conformity herewith.
Page 94 - Washington, are hereby forbidden, either directly or indirectly, individually or through associations, to solicit an increase of pay or to influence or attempt to influence in their own interest any other legislation whatever, either before Congress or its committees, or in any way save through the heads of the Departments in or under which they serve, on penalty of dismissal from the Government service.
Page 38 - It was moved and seconded that the Secretary be directed to cast one ballot for the election of the gentlemen named. The motion was unanimously carried. The Secretary cast the ballot and announced the election of the officers.
Page 164 - Hail, hail, the gang's all here! What the hell do we care, What the hell do we care now.
Page 122 - Persons who by the provisions of these rules are In the competitive classified service, while retaining the right to vote as they please and to express privately their opinions on all political subjects, shall take no active part in political management or In political campaigns.
Page 112 - The influence of Federal office-holders should not be felt in the manipulation of political primary meetings and nominating conventions. The use by these officials of their positions to compass their selection as delegates to political conventions is indecent and unfair; and proper regard for the proprieties and requirements of official place will also prevent their assuming the active conduct of political campaigns.
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| Title | Proceedings at the Annual Meeting of the National Civil Service Reform League |
| Author | National Civil Service Reform League (U.S.) |
| Publisher | The League, 1907 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 26 Oct 2007 |
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