Message on the Rescue of Captain Scott O'Grady
06/07/1995
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I regret that our fiscal situation does not permit granting Federal employees a pay increase greater than 2.4 percent.
I have determined that an alternative pay adjustment of 2.4 percent is appropriate for the 1996 pay raises under sections 5303 and 5304.
I do not believe this will have any material impact on the quality of our work force.
I urge both republicans and loyalists to do their part and seriously address the issue of decommissioning paramilitary weapons.