03/16/2008
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"I have determined that my proposal for a total civilian raise of 2.8 percent remains appropriate."
"Full statutory civilian pay increases of 10 percent in 1998 are inconsistent with the task of reaching balance by 2002."
"I am transmitting an alternative plan for Federal civilian employee pay adjustments."
"I do not believe that it will materially affect our ability to continue to attract and retain a quality Federal work force."