the unchecked policymakers...

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Originally Posted by nittanyalum

THIS is what I'm talking about: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/18/AR2008111802730.html?nav%3Dhcmoduletmv&sub=new

I know this administration is not the first or only one to do it, but the maneuvering and manipulation at the agency level just drives me crazy.

Does it seem odd that they mention that the transfers have longed been tracked but then only give data for the Bush administration? Wouldn't it be helpful to know how many positions have been similarly converted at the end of other presidential terms for a basis of comparison?

It just seems strange not to offer the data.

ETA: this article from the day before offers some data from Clinton:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...?tid=informbox
47 transfers in the last year including seven at the senior executive level.