Navy secretary faces Hatch Act violation for comments on Biden
The Hatch Act bars federal officials from participating in political activities while serving in their official capacity and in their federal workplace.
By Diana Stancy
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Keep Congress, and all politics, out of VA facilities
If lawmakers are allowed to set up offices in VA hospitals and clinics, it politicizes a federal space, which violates the Hatch Act.
By Michael Embrich
Pentagon differs on post-election Hatch Act rules
Civilian and servicemember Department of Defense employees may have to refrain from certain political behavior for longer than their colleagues at other agencies.
By Jessie Bur
How the Hatch Act changes after Election Day
What constitutes prohibited political activity becomes less restrictive for federal employees the day after the election.
By Jessie Bur