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Andy Biggs: we have to compete for workers with the private sector.

On the recordMarch 14, 2011
we have to compete for workers with the private sector.
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Andy Biggs
Republican · Arizona

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Biggs emphasizes the need for competitive pay in public sector jobs.

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