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Run for Office Runs Afoul of the Hatch Act

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithDec 18, 2023 7:27 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A NOAA employee waged a “fight for fairness” when running for a congressional seat, flaunting the Hatch Act in the process. See how his crusade ended up.

Federal Employee Heading to Prison for Downloading Child Porn While Working Aboard NOAA Research Vessel

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 23, 2021 3:39 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal employee has been sentenced to prison for downloading child pornographic images while serving aboard a NOAA vessel.

Trump Administration Seeks to Cut NOAA Budget by 17%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 4, 2017 7:54 AM | Updated: Apr 17, 2019 1:01 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The White House budget proposal for FY 2018 includes an overall 17% cut to the budget of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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