Federal · Title 5 — Government Organization and Employees
5 U.S.C. § 4504: Presidential awards
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by his suggestion, invention, superior accomplishment, or other personal effort contributes to the efficiency, economy, or other improvement of Government operations or achieves a significant reduction in paperwork; or performs an exceptionally meritorious special act or service in the public interest in connection with or related to his official employment.
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