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? What exactly is the nature of present financial support for
bionet/BIOSCI, and what will it be in September?
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