Reading Room Document
Acceptance of Funds by the Department of Justice From Other Agencies to Employ Attorneys in Land Acquisition Cases
This document discusses the legality of the Department of Justice accepting funds from other agencies to employ attorneys for land acquisition cases. The conclusion reached is that it is proper for the Department of Justice to accept funds from another agency for attorney services, depending on the particular facts and justification. The questions presented for review include whether it is legally appropriate for the Department to accept funds from another agency, what kinds of work the attorneys in question may perform, and alternative means of obtaining agency assistance in regard to these land acquisition cases. The document also outlines practical obstacles such as the freeze on Federal employment and the ceilings imposed by the Office of Management and Budget.
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