Political-Activity

ALEC Adopts Paycheck Protection Act to Defund Democratic Party by Restricting Union Political Activity

1998-05-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Board of Directors approves the “Paycheck Protection Act” in May 1998, following unanimous endorsement by ALEC’s Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force. The model legislation prohibits employees in both public and …

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Hatch Act Restricts Federal Workers' Political Activity After Allegations of WPA Election Interference

1939-08-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Hatch Act on August 2, 1939, after Senator Carl Hatch (D-NM) introduces legislation prohibiting federal civil service employees from engaging in partisan political activities, following widespread allegations that local Democratic politicians used Works …

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