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Admin to Seek Improved Wages, Benefits at Federal Contractors

HeadlineFeb 26, 2010

The New York Times is reporting the Obama administration is planning to leverage the government’s huge buying power to improve wages and benefits for workers at companies that receive federal contracts. Administration officials say the plan would help boost wages and working conditions at companies vying for some $500 billion in annual government contracts. Business groups and Republicans are expected to launch a major lobbying campaign in opposition.

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