Berlin Rally Is Off-Limits for Embassy Workers (W/Video)

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/23/AR2008072303388.html

By Karen DeYoung
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, July 24, 2008; Page A06

The U.S. Embassy in Berlin has instructed Foreign Service personnel stationed there not to attend Sen. Barack Obama's public rally today, which the State Department this week labeled a "partisan political activity" prohibited under its regulations for those serving overseas.

Government employees serving in the United States are permitted to attend such events under the Hatch Act, which bars other partisan activity, such as contributing money or working in behalf of a candidate.