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7. That law says they can't be paid by the U.S. government.

Wed Nov 16, 2016, 09:58 PM

Nov 2016

They can be appointed if paid by someone else. If Trump pays him he can be appointed.

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Looks like Jared Kushner will be the full time mediator [View all] applegrove Nov 2016 OP

5 U.S. Code 3110 - Employment of relatives; restrictions Cattledog Nov 2016 #1

Apparently both Bannon and Priebus want him in. applegrove Nov 2016 #3

Not to cause a problem DVRacer Nov 2016 #4

We had the same thought. I posted before reading the responses. Ant tblue37 Nov 2016 #6

That law says they can't be paid by the U.S. government. former9thward Nov 2016 #7

That is the reason for anti-nepotism laws. madaboutharry Nov 2016 #10

Bobby Kennedy was JFK'S AG. (I despise Kushner anyway, though.) nt tblue37 Nov 2016 #5

Despite the law he can hold a de facto position Jersey Devil Nov 2016 #8

mediator??? Oh no, Jared Kushner is the Svengali son-in-law... Raster Nov 2016 #2

All mob bosses need a "consigliere". SharonAnn Nov 2016 #16

This guy has the potential to be very scary... Raster Nov 2016 #17

Kushner and Ivanka Generator Nov 2016 #9

Leave their religion out of it. applegrove Nov 2016 #11

Kay never mind they get a pass Generator Nov 2016 #13

Okay. You have won me over. Carry on. applegrove Nov 2016 #14

He is a sane one though and I've noticed that news people OKNancy Nov 2016 #12

de facto prez UTUSN Nov 2016 #15