03/16/2011
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"Having the incentive structure to do any type of effort like this is very important."
"Only in the current climate here in Washington, DC, can an agency propose a cut in the rate of growth of future budgets and call it a triumph."
"DOD proposes to freeze the hiring of civilian personnel through fiscal year 2013 and to freeze civilian pay freeze through fiscal year 2012 for a savings of $25 billion over the next 5 years."
"We must ensure that military compensation remains highly competitive and recognizes the sacrifices our servicemembers endure."