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Civil Service Commission probe finds staff favored some hires
A six month Civil Service Commission inquiry reports improper influence by staff in selecting and guiding candidates for federal jobs. Executive director Ray Jacobson says it is too early to decide on disciplinary action for current employees while noting past administrations also saw similar patronage. Robert Hampton is cited for writing letters on behalf of two candidates to GSA head. he denies impropriety and, with two other commissioners, accepted the report. The probe covers patronage hiring and improper referrals from 1989 to 1973.
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