An open letter to the U.S. Congress

No more partisan lies on Fed Agency websites. No deep fake derision. Do your job

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I am appalled by the misuse of taxpayer-funded federal agency communications and websites to spread partisan messages regarding the current government shutdown. This practice, directed by the White House Office of Management and Budget undermines the integrity of our government institutions. It also likely violates federal ethics laws, specifically the Hatch Act. Multiple agencies, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Justice, Small Business Administration, and Department of Veterans Affairs, have added partisan language to their official platforms, blaming "Congressional Democrats" and the "Radical Left" for blocking funding. This unprecedented move deviates significantly from the neutral stance traditionally maintained by federal agencies during shutdowns. The Hatch Act explicitly prohibits federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity while on duty. By using official government channels to disseminate politically charged messages, the current administration is potentially breaching an ethical safeguard. It is a misuse of public resources. It erodes public trust and places federal workers in an inappropriate position. The White House's threat to fire certain federal workers during the shutdown, rather than following the standard furlough procedure shows contempt for their livelihoods and our Institutions. I urge you to take immediate action to address this issue. Please investigate the potential Hatch Act violations in agency communications, demand the immediate removal of partisan language from all federal agency websites and communications, ensure that neutral, factual information is provided to the public regarding the government shutdown, and protect federal workers from unjust termination threats related to the shutdown. Our government's credibility and the principles of ethical public service are at stake. Let me add that federal funds should not be used to make deep fake videos of our elected politicians. Never ever: not wearing sombreros not doing anything else. This is a partisan, childish, misuse of federal funds that shows Contempt for the gravity and responsibility of the elected office.

▶ Created on October 3 by Mary

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