New research released this morning by the Partnership for Public Service reveals that a majority of Americans now support a nonpartisan, career civil service.
While respect for the individuals doing the work is climbing, the survey also found that people believe the government has become significantly more wasteful over the past year. This tension suggests that the public distinguishes between the dedicated "rank-and-file" employees and the political management they view as inefficient. Current data shows a strong backlash against recent attempts to cut federal programs or reclassify career workers into political roles.
Lawmakers are expected to use these findings to debate upcoming civil service protections and budget allocations for federal agencies.
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