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On the recordMarch 6, 2012
To have that kind of dedication characterized in the way that seems to be done in a sweeping way by people talking about Federal employees as if they are somehow a parasite upon the public is really deeply hurtful.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

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Mikulski criticizes the negative portrayal of federal employees.

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