January 14, 2000

Truth in Advertising?

The following is taken from a job posting for positions in the U.S. Education Department's "performance-based organization," or P.B.O. Critics question the ad's tone, particularly the implication that employees can "wheel and deal" with federal financial-aid funds. Says a spokeswoman for the P.B.O.: "If this ad sends the message that the P.B.O. is not government as usual, then we've achieved our aim."

U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Assistance Chief Information

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