Reagan urges business volunteers to replace government cuts
President Reagan pressed a drive for voluntary service to take over tasks trimmed by budget reductions. He named Jim Rosebush to lead a White House commission and met business leaders to shape plans. A Rose Garden ceremony celebrated RSVP's 10th anniversary with 300000 senior volunteers.
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Postponement urged for federal merit pay plan launch
The GAO urges delaying the Civil Service Reform Act merit pay rollout, warning that haste could undermine credibility. Agencies face Oct 1 deadlines with limited time for protest and evaluation, risking flawed pay decisions for GS-13 to GS-15 staff across about 100 agencies affecting up to 152,000 workers.
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