> In article <Jul.17.11.41.53.1992.26229 at genbank.bio.net>, kristoff at genbank.bio.net (David Kristofferson) writes:
> >> I just don't see how having a certain job, or posting to a certain
> >> forum should reduce one's rights of free expression.
> >>
> >> -Stu
> >
> > There is something called the "Hatch Act," I believe, which prohibits
> > federal employees from engaging in political lobbying. You might not
> > like this and it also seems somewhat strident to me, but that is the
> > law currently.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Dave Kristofferson
> > GenBank Manager
> >
> > kristoff at genbank.bio.net>> Exactly who are the "federal employees" associated with bionet/BIOSCI,
> that are prohibited from free expression of their opinions by provisions of
> the Hatch Act?
Fote,
You misread my response to Stu's message. The above was in
response to Stu's comment about the Peace Corps intruding on his
"rights" while he was a volunteer. I didn't reproduce all of his
message in my reply.
> What exactly is the nature of present financial support for
> bionet/BIOSCI, and what will it be in September?
It is currently supported by the GenBank contract from NIH and will be
supported by a grant from NSF afterwards.
Sincerely,
Dave Kristofferson
GenBank Manager
kristoff at genbank.bio.net
