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The sequester is not necessary

According to our own government’s 2012 survey we have almost 700,000 government employees. Barely a third believe that promotions are based on merit. Less than that said steps are taken to deal with poor performance and just one – fifth said that pay raises are linked to good performance.

The budget control Act of 2011 that was bi-partisan suggests that: 1. We need to collect the $786 billion that Americans already owe in delinquent loans, fines and penalties. 2. Collect the $300 billion that Americans also already owe in back taxes. 3. Stop doling out $115 billion a year in improper payments...

 

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