Washington, July 20 -- Representative Hillary Scholten issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Capping Appointed Positions (CAP) Act, which would place a reasonable limit on the number of political staff a president can place throughout the federal government without Senate approval. This legislation would help prevent the increasing politicization of federal agencies and provide a commonsense check on the president's power while preserving a robust civil service. Congresswoman Scholten was joined by Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC).
"President Trump has placed more political appointees in government positions without Senate app...