Exclusive: Trump could seek new law to purge government of Obama appointees
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Source: Reuters via Philadelphia Inquirer
There was no immediate comment from the American Federation of Government Employees, which is the largest federal employee union in the United States.
Christie also told the gathering that changing the leadership of the Environmental Protection Agency, long a target of Republicans concerned about over regulation, would be a top priority for Trump should he win in November.
Trump has previously vowed to eliminate the EPA and roll back some of America's most ambitious environmental policies, actions that he says would revive the U.S. oil and coal industries and bolster national security.
Christie added that the Trump team wants to let businesspeople serve in government part time without having to give up their jobs in the private sector. Trump frequently says he is better equipped to be president because of his business experience.
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This is a really big deal. We have Civil Service for a reason, to find dedicated public
servants who excel in their careers. Previously the Spoils System flushed appointees
with each administration's demise. Purging the government of appointees is sort of
akin to Party Purges in the Soviet Union. The Progressive Era pre and post Robber
Baron fought for a Civil Service System.
Why do we have to upturn everything to suit Christie, and Trump, and Big Business?
There are lots of pieces of America working very well, thank you very much.
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