Bureau of Labor Statistics responds to federal pay stories

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has weighed in on a recent USA Today article that said federal employees, on average, earn more than their private sector counterparts in more than eight out of ten occupations. The agency said that comparing estimates across surveys is "complex" and would require an analysis of the differences in definitions and survey designs. Read Full Story

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