If we don't have the ability to retain good staff because we can't pay them what they want to be paid, they will either gravitate to the private sector if they are just interested in making money, but if they want to stay in government, they will go to the Senate and to the White House.
Engel discusses the impact of salary cuts on staff retention in government.
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