On the recordJuly 24, 2003
the able Senator from Mississippi is correct in stating that this provision would apply postemployment standards to more employees at the Department of Homeland Security than other executive departments. The amendment applies the same standard, as I indicated, as is applied to Senators and their senior staffs. The reason I believe this amendment is appropriate is that the legislation creating the Department gave the Department extraordinary authorities. For example, the Department has extraordinary flexibility with regard to civil service rules and procurement standards. Secretary Ridge and his staff were given unusual discretion and perhaps that is why lobbyists are swarming all over the Department. I believe my amendment is appropriate. I think it is in the interests of the American people that we adopt this amendment. Congress should do no less. I urge my colleagues to join in voting for the amendment.
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