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On the recordMarch 5, 2013
Just reiterating the challenge of keeping people in such a highly skilled position as professional staff member on Armed Services in light of pay cuts and downsizing and the difficulty of that.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Discussing challenges in retaining skilled staff due to budget cuts.

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