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On the recordNovember 30, 2012
let me just point out the civilian workforce is going to be cut. According to the House Armed Services Committee, over 10,000 positions will be eliminated in FY12 alone. The House bill does not contain this provision. This provision imposes an effective cap on civilian and contractual workers. Mr. McCAIN. Regular order here. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator's time has expired. Under the previous order, the question is on agreeing to the amendment of the Senator from Maryland, Mr. Cardin. Mr. McCAIN. I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Maryland be given an additional 3 minutes, if he so desires. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Maryland.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland
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Nov 30, 2012

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