We write today to draw attention to three issues. First, we ask you to prioritize the filling of BLS leadership positions. Second, as a related matter, we are concerned about the Department’s recent decision to inform participants in the Pathways program that BLS would not be allowed to convert their Pathways positions to permanent positions. Our additional concern regarding the Pathways terminations is that it could readily be perceived as micromanagement of BLS by the Department.#GPAC2017#LettersandComments