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On the recordOctober 14, 2009
If the Federal Government is to compete with the private sector as well as with State and local governments for the most talented members of our workforce, and if our goal is to create a loyal, dynamic Federal workforce for the future, then we simply must be able to offer competitive benefits.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins argues for competitive benefits to attract top talent in the Federal workforce.

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