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Iowa Politicized Hiring Claims Fuel Democratic Probe
Iowa officials spar over alleged partizan influence in state hiring. Republican Prentis accuses Democratic officials of approving applicants before hiring while Hedberg admits directing volunteers to interview potential workers. State Personnel Director Conner denies improper interference and cites merit-based staffing. A bill would abolish the state personnel director’s post.
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Des Moines
Iowa Tax Commission
X. T. Prentis
R-Mt. Ayr
Prentis
Polk County
Arthur Hedberg, Jr
Conner
Hedberg
Art Hedberg, Jr
Senate
Sen
D. C. Nolan
Iowa City
Executive Council