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Joe Morelle: I think we have to compensate people well enough to justify at least giving back some of the sacrifice they are going to…

On the recordMarch 7, 2023
I think we have to compensate people well enough to justify at least giving back some of the sacrifice they are going to have to make.
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Joe Morelle
Democratic · New York

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Morelle emphasizes the need for adequate compensation to attract quality candidates to government roles.

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