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On the recordFebruary 22, 2021
If we wish to recruit and retain the best and brightest to serve in the Federal workforce, we must ensure that pay and benefits are competitive with the private sector.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Steny Hoyer emphasizes the need for competitive pay to retain federal employees.

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