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Each time a new president is elected, the White House staff faces the task of appointing positions to political loyalists who have scant qualifications. These loyalists are usually placed in appointive positions of government agencies. Some are lucky to be given ambassadorships.

Author: Dyne, Larry Van
Publisher: Washington Magazine Inc.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1992
Human resource management, Political aspects, White House, Party affiliation, Civil service positions

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Over my dead body

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There is a dispute over the siting of a US Air Force memorial at Arlington Ridge, Washington, some 600 feet away from the Iwo Jima, a US Marines memorial, which has been in place since 1954. The new memorial will be larger and of a very modern design.

Author: Dyne, Larry Van
Publisher: Washington Magazine Inc.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1999
United States. Air Force, Design and construction, Monuments, United States. Marine Corps, Arlington National Cemetery

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Up with Pat

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Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan has mentored several successful Washington professionals. Most are graduates of ivy league schools and all are high achievers. Several hold key positions in the government, notably in the Clinton administration.

Author: Dyne, Larry Van
Publisher: Washington Magazine Inc.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1996
Social aspects, Personalities, Names, Politics, Endorsements, Mentors, Mentoring, Washington Metropolitan Area, Personality (Psychology), Personality and politics, Moynihan, Daniel Patrick

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