Are actions of a dozen officials in various agencies void because court says they are ineligible for office?

The Washington Post: For an agency still reeling from a massive cybertheft affecting a population almost the size of Australia’s, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) does not need a legal opinion that says its chief is illegitimate.

That’s the case with Beth Cobert’s status as acting OPM director. Once President Obama nominated her to the full-time position, she was not eligible to be acting director, according to a letter to her from Inspector General Patrick E. McFarland. Furthermore, he said any actions she has taken since her nomination in November are invalid.

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