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Article Title: OPM, Republicans spar over federal pay
Snippet of Article: "...Berry also was quick to point out that the federal government reformed its benefits system 25 years ago so the government is not facing the same financial crisis as many states are. Berry said employees pay a large percentage or all of their benefits ..."
Article Title: Issa says pay freeze overdue and insufficient
Snippet of Article: "...Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) said the Obama administration's decision to institute a pay freeze for most federal employees is "both necessary and, quite frankly, long overdue."..."
Article Title: A 1.6 Percent Pay Boost in 2012? Snippet of Article: "...If history is a guide, federal employees will be in line for an average pay increase of 1.6 percent in 2012, based on figures released Friday by the Labor Department...."
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