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Unlawful Firings and Unexpected Investigative Twists at USDA
This chapter examines the contentious issue of unlawful firings of probationary workers at the USDA, emphasizing the agency's disregard for required performance reviews. It highlights the special counsel's findings, the Merit Systems Protection Board's reinstatement orders, and the significant repercussions of the lead investigator's unexpected removal on the ongoing inquiry.
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