Number: RL31516 Title: Civil Service Reform Proposals: A Side-by-Side Comparison of S. 129 (108th Congress) with Current Law Authors: Barbara L. Schwemle and L. Elaine Halchin, Government and Finance Division Abstract: S. 129 as passed by the Senate and as ordered to be reported to the House, would amend current law provisions on critical pay, civil service retirement system computation for part-time service, agency training, and annual leave. The bill also would amend current law provisions on recruitment and relocation bonuses and retention allowances. This report compares each of the provisions in S. 129 with current law. Pages: 46 Date: June 30, 2004