As a retired federal employee, I am deeply concerned about the potential reimplementation of Schedule F and the politicization of our federal workforce. The Saving Civil Service Act is a critical piece of legislation that seeks to protect the integrity of the merit-based civil service system, ensuring that federal employees are hired and promoted based on their qualifications and performance, not political connections.
Throughout my career, I witnessed firsthand the importance of a competent and apolitical federal workforce. The merit-based system provides continuity through changing administrations and preserves the institutional knowledge and expertise necessary for the effective functioning of federal agencies. This system ensures that the work of the government is carried out by dedicated and competent professionals.
The act will help preserve the integrity and effectiveness of federal employees who dedicate their careers to serving the public.
It is vital for our lawmakers to ensure that our government continues to function efficiently and fairly for all Americans.
Guy Goodenough
Seabeck
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