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OPM tightening of hiring rules keeps the federal workforce fight alive

An August 8 federal personnel development sharpened the argument over how aggressively the government is policing hiring and accountability inside the civil service.

Why it matters: Civil service squeeze

First recorded Aug 9, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 9, 2026

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