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On the recordMarch 4, 2013
We desperately need this. And when we try and compete with Wall Street, with New York, with Chicago, what have you, for these people, it is difficult.
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Russell Waters
Democratic · California

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Waters emphasizes the need for experienced staff to compete with private sector salaries.

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