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John Mica: Again, I do think that we have some serious consequences. Not only would this unprecedented reach back and change in…

On the recordJune 6, 2006
Again, I do think that we have some serious consequences. Not only would this unprecedented reach back and change in policy put us in turmoil for financing the entire system, what will happen is-- this is simple math. If you are paying these people over $200,000 per year on average, it allows you less entrants. And Congress is the appropriator. We decide on how many hires.
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John Mica
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