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Susan Collins: The civilian personnel system at DoD too often is slow and overly bureaucratic.

On the recordApril 8, 2024
The civilian personnel system at DoD too often is slow and overly bureaucratic.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins highlights bureaucratic challenges within the Department of Defense's civilian workforce.

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