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Richard Nixon: The adjustment I have ordered is based on recommendations submitted to me by the Director of the Office of Management…

On the recordDecember 14, 1972
The adjustment I have ordered is based on recommendations submitted to me by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, who serve jointly as my 'agent' for Federal pay.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Message to the Congress on Federal Civilian and Military Pay Increases.

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