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On the recordMarch 4, 2014
With regard to the staff reductions that you have experienced, you have gone through several staff reductions, including volunteer buyouts and early retirements.
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Sanford Bishop
Democratic · Georgia

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Discussing the impact of staff reductions on responsibilities.

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