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    What 1883 law established a bipartisan civil service commission to make appointments to government jobs by means of the merit system?

    Question #15348. Asked by niki. (Dec 27 01 3:18 PM)


    Tabby Tom

    		The PPendleton Civil Service Act.

    www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/ca21.html
    www.americanpresident.org/KoTrain/Courses/CAA/CAA_Domestic_Affairs.htm
    gi.grolier.com/presidents/nbk/bios/21parth.html -


    Dec 27 01, 5:01 PM

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