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ProSense Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-25-07 02:30 PM
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5. Incredible spin!
The State Department has already conceded that point, and Fox has agreed to work for free. But federal law also prohibits the government from accepting "voluntary services" when the employee's salary is specified by law, as it is for U.S. ambassadors.

The GAO concluded that Fox is not really volunteering, since he is legally prohibited from receiving a salary. Thus, Fox could not file a future claim against the government for compensation, which is what the law was meant to prevent.

Fox's appointment will last through the end of Bush's term in office.

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