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Hatch Act debate frames long battle over federal political activity
Analysis traces a century of reform from 1781 to the Hatch Act and its successors, noting Carter’s support for repeal, union lobbying, and Senate scrutiny. It recalls Theodore Roosevelt’s 1907 rules and Nixon era abuses, with Supreme Court upholding the act in 1973 and lawmakers divided over whether current limits protect or restrict civil servants.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Carter
Organized Labor
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Carl A. Hatch
House Representatives
Jefferson
Theodore Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Byron R. White
Richard M. Nixon
White House