Template:Did you know nominations/Schedule C appointment

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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:58, 6 December 2016 (UTC)

Schedule C appointment

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• ... that low-level Schedule C political appointees in the U.S. sometimes attempt to "burrow in" by transferring to permanent merit-based positions?

Source: "Schedule C appointments are considered to be the lowest level of political appointments." [1]; "Schedule C and other appointees sometimes attempt to transfer to a career position in the competitive service, excepted service, or Senor Executive Service. This practice, known as 'burrowing in'..." [2]

• Reviewed: Electoral history of George Washington

Created by Antony-22 (talk). Self-nominated at 08:23, 16 November 2016 (UTC).

• The article has been created recently: Y
• The article is long enough: Y
• The hook is interesting: Y
• The hook is referenced: Y
• The hook is below 200 characters: Y
• A google search does not reveal any copyright violation: Y (Though the Politico reference is paraphrased quite closely, it doesn't seem to be actual copying)
• The article follows most other important policies: Y
• QPQ: Y (Don't forget to sign your review)

• Looks good to go for me. Meets all qualifications and is quite an interesting, niche but relevant topic. SounderBruce 01:08, 21 November 2016 (UTC)