Q-Drop 2382
Do not let them DIVIDE you.
TOGETHER you are STRONG.
TOGETHER YOU WIN.
Your vote matters!
Re_read drops re: Polls
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Do not let them DIVIDE you.
TOGETHER you are STRONG.
TOGETHER YOU WIN.
Your vote matters!
Re_read drops re: Polls
oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Re…📁
osc.gov/resources/ha%2…📁
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2) "In addition to the prohibitions discussed herein, federal employees in the following agencies, divisions, or positions are “further- restricted” under the Hatch Act and cannot take an active part in political management or political campaigns" ....
3) ..... "(i.e., engage in political activity in concert with a political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group)"
4) Election Assistance Commission
Federal Election Commission
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Central Intelligence Agency
Defense Intelligence Agency
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
National Security Agency
National Security Council
Cont'd.....
Federal Election Commission
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Central Intelligence Agency
Defense Intelligence Agency
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
National Security Agency
National Security Council
Cont'd.....
5)... cont'd
National Security Division
Criminal Division (DOJ)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Secret Service
Office of Criminal Investigation (IRS)
Office of Investigative Programs (Customs)
U.S. Office of Special Counsel
Office of Law Enforcement (ATF)
cont'd .....
National Security Division
Criminal Division (DOJ)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Secret Service
Office of Criminal Investigation (IRS)
Office of Investigative Programs (Customs)
U.S. Office of Special Counsel
Office of Law Enforcement (ATF)
cont'd .....
6) .... cont'd
Merit Systems Protection Board
U.S. Office of Special Counsel
Career members of the Senior Executive Service
Administrative law judges, administrative appeals judges, and contract appeals board members.
Merit Systems Protection Board
U.S. Office of Special Counsel
Career members of the Senior Executive Service
Administrative law judges, administrative appeals judges, and contract appeals board members.
7) Did you catch that?
Career members of the Senior Executive Service are Prohibited under the Hatch Act. I will let you guys populate a list of Career members of the SES who have violated the Hatch Act in the comments here. John Brennan comes to mind.
Career members of the Senior Executive Service are Prohibited under the Hatch Act. I will let you guys populate a list of Career members of the SES who have violated the Hatch Act in the comments here. John Brennan comes to mind.
8) "The Hatch Act generally applies to employees working in the executive branch of the federal government. The purpose of the Act is to maintain a federal workforce that is free from partisan political influence or coercion."
9) A Covered Employee:
* May not be a candidate for nomination or election to public office in a partisan election.
* May not use his or her official authority or influence to interfere with or affect the result of an election.
cont'd....
* May not be a candidate for nomination or election to public office in a partisan election.
* May not use his or her official authority or influence to interfere with or affect the result of an election.
cont'd....
10) cont'd...
> May not use his or her official title or position while engaged in political activity.
> May not invite subordinate employees to political events or otherwise suggest to sub ordinates that they attend political events or undertake any partisan political activity.
> May not use his or her official title or position while engaged in political activity.
> May not invite subordinate employees to political events or otherwise suggest to sub ordinates that they attend political events or undertake any partisan political activity.
11) cont'd...
* May not knowingly solicit or discourage the participation in any political activity of anyone who has business before their employing office.
* May not solicit, accept, or receive a donation or contribution for a partisan political party, candidate for..... cont'd
* May not knowingly solicit or discourage the participation in any political activity of anyone who has business before their employing office.
* May not solicit, accept, or receive a donation or contribution for a partisan political party, candidate for..... cont'd
12) cont'd... partisan political office, or partisan political group.
Example:
> May not host a political fundraiser;
> May not invite others to a political fundraiser;
> May not sell tickets to a political fundraiser;
> May not use any e-mail account or social .... cont'd
Example:
> May not host a political fundraiser;
> May not invite others to a political fundraiser;
> May not sell tickets to a political fundraiser;
> May not use any e-mail account or social .... cont'd
13) cont'd....
media to distribute, send, or forward content that solicits political contributions.
* May not engage in political activity — i.e., activity directed at the success or failure of a political party, candidate for partisan political office, or .... cont'd
media to distribute, send, or forward content that solicits political contributions.
* May not engage in political activity — i.e., activity directed at the success or failure of a political party, candidate for partisan political office, or .... cont'd
14) cont'd....
partisan political group — while the employee is on duty, in any federal room or building, while wearing a uniform or official insignia, or using any federally owned or leased vehicle.
partisan political group — while the employee is on duty, in any federal room or building, while wearing a uniform or official insignia, or using any federally owned or leased vehicle.
15) For example:
> May not distribute campaign materials;
> May not display campaign materials or items;
> May not perform campaign related chores;
> May not wear or display partisan political buttons, t-shirts, signs, or other items;
cont'd....
> May not distribute campaign materials;
> May not display campaign materials or items;
> May not perform campaign related chores;
> May not wear or display partisan political buttons, t-shirts, signs, or other items;
cont'd....
16) cont'd....
> May not make political contributions to a partisan political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group;
> May not post a comment to a blog or a social media site that advocates for or against a partisan political party, ...cont'd
> May not make political contributions to a partisan political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group;
> May not post a comment to a blog or a social media site that advocates for or against a partisan political party, ...cont'd
17) cont'd....
candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group;
> May not use any e-mail account or social media to distribute, send, or forward content that advocates for or against a partisan political party, candidate for partisan political office, cont'd
candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group;
> May not use any e-mail account or social media to distribute, send, or forward content that advocates for or against a partisan political party, candidate for partisan political office, cont'd
18) cont'd.... or partisan political group.
What Happens if I Violate the Hatch Act?
What Happens if I Violate the Hatch Act?
19) An employee who violates the Hatch Act is subject to a range of disciplinary actions, including removal from federal service, reduction in grade, debarment from federal service - not to exceed 5 years, suspension, letter of reprimand, or a civil penalty not to exceed $1000.
20) Looks like there will be a LARGE NUMBER of Federal service employees who are going to be removed. #DrainingTheSwamp #QAnon
