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On the recordApril 16, 2024
But the Federal Government has to keep up with that pay scale as well. And right now, we're not doing that.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Senator Shaheen emphasizes the need for federal pay to match rising wages.

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