[clawrence3]

Here's the classification for Schedule C: "Schedule C positions are excepted from the competitive service because they have policy-determining responsibilities or require the incumbent to serve in a confidential relationship to a key official. Most Schedule C positions are at the GS-15 level and below." http://www.opm.gov/transition/trans20r-ch5.htm You really think that applies to a 24-year-old copy editor in the NASA press office?

[Right Wing Professor]

Here's the classification for Schedule C: "Schedule C positions are excepted from the competitive service because they have policy-determining responsibilities or require the incumbent to serve in a confidential relationship to a key official. Most Schedule C positions are at the GS-15 level and below." http://www.opm.gov/transition/trans20r-ch5.htm You really think that applies to a 24-year-old copy editor in the NASA press office?

Clearly it is, because the plumbook lists the PAO position at NASA headquarters as such an appointment. Try to keep up.