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On the recordAugust 11, 2026
By stripping away the procedures that keep discipline fair for civilian employees doing the work of naval readiness... the proposed rule introduces costly unpredictability in the workforce and needlessly undermines readiness.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Impact of proposed rule on workforce readiness

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