After Slaughter decision, MSPB no longer calling itself ‘independent’
After Slaughter decision, MSPB no longer calling itself ‘independent’  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Fri Jul 24 2026
Description: The Merit Systems Protection Board is no longer describing itself as “independent.” In recent weeks, the board has been removing the word “independent” from its public-facing materials. The action has raised questions of confidence in other MSPB processes. Here with more, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.