The Congressional Research Service has issued a report updating the situation regarding the January 2008 federal pay raise, noting that since President Bush did not recommend an “alternative” raise the default increase will be 2.5 percent if no figure is legislated. However, as the report notes, Congress is on track to specify a 3.5 percent increase. For a closer look, go to fedweek.com/HotFreeNews in the hot free info section of our website.
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CRS Summary of Pay Situation
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