[pieceofthepuzzle]

Translation: “I’ve already increased the federal payroll extravagantly, so I can afford to freeze it for two years until after the next election.”

[EGPWS]

Translation: “I’ve already increased the federal payroll extravagantly, so I can afford to freeze it for two years until after the next election.”

Bingo!

[stefanbatory]

Quick! slam the barn door and lock it! never mind the horses, cattle, and sheep destroying the garden...

[The Big Boo]

having some experience in this particular field, let me tell you what it means.....the money for the pay increase was already “assumed” in each agency’s budget request for salaries. This means that without a pay increase this money is freed up. Because you must spend all the money you receive (to avoid lapsing funds), this “extra” money is now available to hire additional employees.

Sorry to report, but that’s exactly what happens.

[dogcaller]

As soon as the Poseur gets the smallest pushback from anyone in the government he will crank up the waiver machine. His statements mean absolutely nothing, indeed, they are signal indicators you should expect the reverse to actually happen.

[GailA]

They sure didn’t give those kinds of raises to the ones who deserve it most...our MILITARY!. Now Gates wants to gut their health care.

[TribalPrincess2U]

Translation: “I’ve already increased the federal payroll extravagantly, so I can afford to freeze it for two years until after the next election.”

EXACTLY...and it makes me look like I'm really trying to help Americans.