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Susan Collins: Frankly, I believe the Secretary's initial proposal goes too far. It is overreaching. But there are certain authorities…

On the recordMay 19, 2003
Frankly, I believe the Secretary's initial proposal goes too far. It is overreaching. But there are certain authorities that would be extremely helpful to the Secretary as he attempts to make sure we can reward civilian employees with higher pay and streamline the personnel process.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Discussing the Secretary's proposal and efforts to reach a consensus on it.

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