El Siglo newspaper recalls how during his presidential campaign days, today President Mejia spoke out against giving government jobs to people who would not carry out any specific work. The newspaper points out that President Mejia has appointed so far 800 civil assistants and inspectors. Of these 500 are honorary. The wage receiving civil assistants receive wages of RD$20,000 and the inspectors RD$15,000. Their duties are unknown. Ninety-three percent of the government appointees reside in the provinces.
