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89x17: Ethics Provisions Prohibiting Presidential Appointee from Writing Book in Personal Capacity

September 26, 1989

Several ethics provisions prohibit a presidential appointee from writing and publishing a book, even where the appointee intends to dedicate all royalties to charity, where it appears that the book will be devoted substantially to the responsibilities, programs, or operation of the agency.

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