Prof. Painter Interviewed by Federal News Radio on Hatch Act

Professor Richard Painter was interviewed on Federal News Radio, the radio network for federal government employees, about the Office of Special Counsel determination that U.S. Health and Human Services Department Secretary Kathleen Sebalius violated the Hatch Act by making partisan political statements in an official capacity speech. Painter told listeners that it is difficult to keep official and political roles separate and that it would be better if high ranking officials did not participate in partisan political campaigns while holding office.