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Breaking: the House just passed @GerryConnolly's bill to give the civilian federal workforce a 2.6% pay raise.
Today the House of Representatives is again leading the way and showing civilian federal workers that they are valued by their country.
Today the House of Representatives is again leading the way and showing civilian federal workers that they are valued by their country.
We also showed that there is a better alternative to the destructive policies of President Trump, who rewarded civil servants’ hard work with a pay freeze, a shutdown, and 35 days of suffering. 2/
The shutdown which just concluded was a major calamity for the country, but I believe it did remind Americans how important their government services and the committed federal employees who provide them are. 3/
This pay raise for federal employees is the right thing to do, and I thank Congressman @GerryConnolly, Majority @LeaderHoyer, and my other colleagues from the National Capital Region for offering it. 4/4
