How does high-paying federal job list affect pay debate?

Just when you thought the pay debate was over, it\'s back with a USA Today article that lays out the high-paying federal jobs.

Just when you thought the pay debate was over, it’s back with a USA Today article that lays out the high-paying federal jobs.

To discuss how the numbers say about the fairness of public vs. private pay, In Depth talks to Jason Richwine, a senior policy analyst for Empirical Studies at Heritage Foundation, and Tom Shoop, editor-in-chief of Government Executive Magazine.

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