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A just-released survey of more than 266,300 federal employees reveals a remarkably positive workforce that, despite the prospects of shutdowns, pay freezes and benefit reductions, still views the federal government and the agencies employees work for as a good place to work.

A large majority of federal employees (85 percent) like the work they do. And as recurring evidence of what often separates public sector work from the private sector, 92 percent believe the work they do is important. Still, as the threat of budget cutbacks and uncertainty loom over federal employees working all over the globe, a substantial portion–nearly seven out of every 10 federal employees– say they recommend their organization as a good place to work. Keep reading →