In drafting the budget resolution for fiscal year 2002, we have assumed that the historic pay parity between civilian and military employees will be maintained, and that the President's proposed 4.6 percent raise for military personnel will be similarly provided to all Federal workers next year.
Discussing the budget resolution for fiscal year 2002.
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