Statement from John Berry on Federal Pay
OPM Director John Berry made a statement at the recent Congressional hearing on federal employee pay. The enclosed article contains his complete statement from the hearing.
OPM Director John Berry made a statement at the recent Congressional hearing on federal employee pay. The enclosed article contains his complete statement from the hearing.
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