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2 U.S.C. § 140. - Employees; fitness · Congress.wiki

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2 U.S.C. § 140.Chapter 5

§ 140

Employees; fitness

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All persons employed in and about said Library of Congress under the Librarian shall be appointed solely with reference to their fitness for their particular duties.

Release: pl-119-73not60 (2026-01-23)