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the new governor vowed that he would always remember why he was called a public servant and not the people's master
concerned that the new federal agency would just add another slew of public servants to the government payroll
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Bradley is also charged with one count of acceding to corruption by a public servant, one count of stealing $25,000 or more and one count of first-degree property damage.
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Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Thousands of public servants have been redirected from their usual responsibilities to World Cup duty.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
To be honest, this risk goes also to nurses, policemen, teachers, doctors, public servants.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Restrictions on saving or investing can cause someone who would make an excellent public servant to possibly not serve.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Thousands of public servants have been redirected from their usual responsibilities to World Cup duty.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
To be honest, this risk goes also to nurses, policemen, teachers, doctors, public servants.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Restrictions on saving or investing can cause someone who would make an excellent public servant to possibly not serve.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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“Public servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20servant. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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