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Eleanor Holmes Norton: I think the Federal work force is withering away, and they are going to other occupations, particularly technical…

On the recordSeptember 24, 2019
I think the Federal work force is withering away, and they are going to other occupations, particularly technical occupations, which provide no benefits.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Norton expresses concern about the declining Federal workforce and its impact on benefits.

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