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| | Federal Government, Excluding the Postal Service |
 | | U.S. citizens are particularly aware of the Federal Government when they pay their income taxes each year, but they usually do not consider the government’s role when they watch a weather forecast, purchase fresh and uncontaminated groceries, travel by highway or air, or make a deposit at their bank. |
 | | Office and administrative support workers in the government usually need only a high school diploma, although any further training or experience, such as a junior college degree or a couple of years of relevant work experience, is an asset. |
 | | Staffing levels in government, while relatively stable in the short run, can be subject to change in the long run due mainly to changes in public policies as legislated by the Congress, which affect spending levels and hiring decisions for the various government departments and agencies. |
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