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House Panel Opposes Privatization Of Civilian Jobs At Military Posts
A House panel has voted to block Pentagon plans to privatize thousands of civilian jobs at military installations including the U.S. Military Academy.
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WASHINGTON (July 16, 2009)--A House subcommittee has voted to block Pentagon plans to potentially privatize thousands of civilian jobs at military installations, including U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
New York Rep. Maurice Hinchey authored the provision and said the move could keep about 6,000 federal jobs nationwide from going private.
The move at West Point is one of several under way to privatize jobs to save money.
A recent federal law prohibits any new such studies but doesn't stop those already begun.
The provision passed by the House defense appropriations subcommittee is part of a larger spending bill and still needs House and Senate approval.
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Posted by: John E.
Location: Salado, TX
on Jul 17, 2009 at 01:12 PM
I have worked for the federal government for over 25 years. There are reasons why civil servants exist: Longevity in their career field. (Contractors tend to jump from job to job.) Availability during natural disasters. (The president can declare an emergency and civil servants can be ordered to assist outside of their job scope. Contractors would never allow this.) Emergency supply of military officers and NCO's. (Federal civil servants can be pressed into duty as rear-echelon military personnel in emergency situations. Contractors are under no obligation to assist in any way.) I've worked around contractors for decades and they have been a royal pain more than anything else. Usually, by the time we have them trained, they either lose their contract or leave their jobs after a year or so. Contracting out is a stupid idea!
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