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It prohibits federal employees from engaging in partisan political activities while on duty, in a federal workplace, or using government resources, such as running for partisan office or soliciting political contributions. By setting these boundaries, the Hatch Act helps maintain public trust in the neutrality of government operations and prevents the misuse of official authority for political purposes."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}