### Question
How does NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY define political appointee?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 278s*, **political appointee** is defined as:

> given such term in section 714(h) of title 38.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 278s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY**

