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OPM finalized the Schedule Policy/Career rule on February 5, 2026, saying it preserves merit hiring and whistleblower protections while changing removal procedures for a narrow set of policy-influencing federal positions.
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OPM finalized the Schedule Policy/Career rule on February 5, 2026, saying it preserves merit hiring and whistleblower protections while changing removal procedures for a narrow set of policy-influencing federal positions.
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