RFK Jr. demanded Monarez fire "dedicated health experts" and replace them with political loyalists. What employment protection does this violate?
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The federal merit system protects career civil servants from political retaliation based on their expertise rather than political loyalty. Kennedy's demand that Monarez fire "dedicated health experts"...
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