Political Quotes

“Mr. President, today I am introducing the Senior Executive Service Reform Act of 2012, a bill to strengthen the Federal Government's senior leadership corps. In this time of fiscal constraint, agencies and Federal employees are being asked to do more with less, and they are rising to meet this challenge. Leading the way in efforts to cut costs without compromising agency missions are members of the Senior Executive Service, SES, who are responsible for driving management priorities and promoting efficiency within agencies and across the Government. Each year, Presidential Rank Awards are given to outstanding Senior Executives in recognition of their innovation and management expertise that save taxpayers billions of dollars. This is no small feat in an era of shrinking budgets and limited resources. I am proud that such talented people have chosen to join the Federal Government, and believe that America has benefitted as a result of their commitment to public service. Last year, I chaired a hearing entitled, ``Strengthening the Senior Executive Service: A Review of Challenges Facing the Government's Leadership Corps.'' Witnesses testified about shortcomings in Senior Executive Service candidate development, diversity, and training. Testimony also focused on disincentives for applying to the SES, including increased workload and responsibilities compared to General Schedule, GS, positions with little additional compensation and fewer workers' rights.…”