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Federal workers make more for the same job
Study shows when pension, health benefits factored in, increase is 16 percent

By ANDREW TAYLOR
updated 1/30/2012 7:08:47 PM ET

WASHINGTON — The average federal worker earns about 2 percent more than a private sector worker in a comparable profession, though the government's generous pension system means that overall compensation is significantly higher, a government study released Monday said.
Once pension and health benefits are factored in, the average federal worker reaps 16 percent more in total compensation than do private sector workers.................>>>>..................>>>>..............http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46194863/ns/business-us_business/#.Tyfcnxw0i6Y

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