It seems more likely the Clinton Foundation will receive less scrutiny from the IRS now that its employees union has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president.
“Throughout her career, Secretary Clinton has been a strong supporter of federal employees. I believe as president she will continue that support on issues from fair pay to protecting retirement benefits and workplace rights,” National Treasury Employees Union National President Tony Reardon says in a press release.
“Secretary Clinton recognizes the importance of the work done by federal employees and the need to recruit and retain a skilled federal workforce.”
According to the union, Clinton earned a 96% rating when she was in the U.S. Senate.
“The 2016 election will have a huge impact on NTEU members and all federal employees. This election will determine whether our country retains a talented and dedicated workforce with the necessary tools and resources to provide critical services to the American people,” Reardon says.
“Secretary Clinton is a fighter who will ensure that federal employees and all working families get a fair shake and are treated with dignity and respect. I am proud to endorse her candidacy.”
The union regularly supports Democrats for president.
In 2008, the NTEU “strongly endorsed” Obama after he won the nomination over Clinton, Government Executive reported at the time.
“It is crucial that federal employees support the election of a president who values and understands the work they perform,” then-president Colleen M. Kelley said.
“Sen. Obama will be that president. He has earned our endorsement by his respect and support of federal employees and the work they do for our country.”
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