Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-president-obama-secretary-of-state-clinton-statements Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Citing Deficit, Obama to Freeze Pay for Federal Workers Except Military Politics Nov 29, 2010 11:36 AM EDT President Obama on Monday afternoon announced a two-year pay freeze for civilian federal employees but not military personnel, saying the move was needed to help bring the $1.3 trillion budget deficit under control. The White House says the freeze would save $5 billion over two years. By delaying wage increases, the freeze would save $28 billion over the next five years. Watch his remarks: A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
President Obama on Monday afternoon announced a two-year pay freeze for civilian federal employees but not military personnel, saying the move was needed to help bring the $1.3 trillion budget deficit under control. The White House says the freeze would save $5 billion over two years. By delaying wage increases, the freeze would save $28 billion over the next five years. Watch his remarks: A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now