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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mugsy" data-source="post: 2048786" data-attributes="member: 18914">Nope, sorry to tell you this but Rep. Issa may be accurate because he is probably referring to total compensation packages including all medical benefits, matching contributions for retirement, etc.  In DoD civilian and military get an annual statement that shows a total compensation package that is much higher than just take home pay.  I am a GS employee (previously an active duty military officer) and when you look at the actuarial tables you'd be surprised at how much permanent civilian employees cost the government.  I was shocked and I know some of the figures are debatable but the bottom line is that every government job costs a lot more than you'd think - I also now see why the government uses contractors in many cases.  The economics do favor it much of the time.</blockquote>