WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The Bush administration's estimated 3,000 political appointees face a tough market with lower-paying jobs than previously anticipated, corporate recruiters say.

WASHINGTON, May 22 (UPI) -- Lobbyist Charles Black, a friend and key adviser to U.S. Sen. John McCain, has come under fire for his representing foreign interests, including dictators.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- A growing number of U.S. federal departments and agencies are being run by interim appointees, The New York Times reported Sunday.

WASHINGTON, March 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is using volunteer lawyers and accountants who exploit loopholes to write new tax rules, the tax collection agency says.

WASHINGTON, March 9 (UPI) -- The Internal Revenue Service in Washington has drawn criticism for employing the services of tax lawyers to help create new tax rules.

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WASHINGTON, April 22 (UPI) -- Less-than-impressive compensation, along with a complicated approval process, is a hindrance to finding the best possible talent to serve in the executive branc