03/02/2015
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"where can we find the savings of $75 million in the current budget request?"
"We must ensure that military compensation remains highly competitive and recognizes the sacrifices our servicemembers endure."
"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."
"Secretary Hale, given all the shortcomings in DOD's financial management systems, I question whether the efficiencies identified in the fiscal year 2012 budget request are reliable, realistic, and ach..."